Judge — February 24, 1900 — page 4: what you’re looking at

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# Analysis of Judge Magazine Page This page contains several humorous sketches and anecdotes typical of early Judge magazine's satirical format. **"His Limit"** features cats playing "pussy-in-the-corner," illustrating a pun on the children's game. **"Judge's Favorites"** is a poem about "Anna Held," likely referencing the popular actress/performer of that era. **"More Than He Expected"** jokes about George cutting down a cherry tree—referencing the apocryphal Washington legend. **"Hadn't Had the Experience"** is a domestic comedy about cooking incompetence. **"Forced Acceptance"** depicts a young suitor's proposal rejection. **"No Sympathy"** shows a train scene where pickpockets target theatrical performers, with commentary that theater folk deserve financial losses for their dishonesty. The page emphasizes wordplay, domestic comedy, and social observation rather than political commentary.