Judge — August 25, 1900 — page 2: what you’re looking at

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# Analysis of Judge Magazine Page This page contains brief satirical commentary rather than major cartoons. Key items include: **"The Shame of It"**: Critiques stealing in Cuba, arguing it reflects poorly on American civilization and that looters should face consequences. **"Too Much Equality"**: Mocks a Wyoming constable who denounced his wife as the town's worst housekeeper, then wept when she left. The satire suggests political equality doesn't resolve domestic conflicts. **"Where He Drew the Line"** (central cartoon): Shows a man declining to act as a "chuser" (chooser) after drinking whiskey, preferring his wife instead. It satirizes selective principles about alcohol and decision-making. Other brief items comment on Mexican politics, Chinese history, and Democratic Party concerns. The page reflects early 20th-century American attitudes toward gender, politics, and social behavior through humor.