Judge, 1900-12-15 · page 15 of 22
Judge — December 15, 1900 — page 15: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This is primarily an **advertising page** from Judge magazine, not a political cartoon. The page consists almost entirely of commercial advertisements for consumer products popular in the early 20th century: whiskey, hosiery, underwear, pianos, lamps, soap, and other goods. The only editorial content appears at the top—a brief quote from the *Washington Star* about speechmaking: "Hail to the man who makes the speech—But often, far away, / There is a greater, out of reach, / Who tells him what to say." This is a mild jab at **ghostwriters and speechwriters**, suggesting the real power behind public speakers goes unrecognized. Below that are two short humorous anecdotes about language and word-splitting, typical of Judge's light comedic filler. The rest is advertising, with Williams' Shaving Soap given prominent placement. The page reflects late-19th/early-20th-century consumer culture and advertising practices.
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