Judge, 1901-01-05 · page 12 of 16
Judge — January 5, 1901 — page 12: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily **advertising and promotional material** with one small satirical cartoon. The main cartoon, titled "Racing Up-To-Da'," mocks **British vs. American horse racing**. It shows a trainer giving advice about a racehorse, referencing a new American Jockey Club rule banning performance-enhancing drugs and electrical/mechanical devices. The joke suggests American horses are so superior that even with primitive methods (whip and spur only), they outperform English horses using advanced technology. The final parenthetical remark—"the truth is, that American horses and American jockeys are so much superior to the English that even old Punch feels hurt"—indicates this is satirizing *British* publication *Punch* for being envious of American superiority. The cartoon represents **turn-of-the-century American chauvinism**, humorously asserting dominance over Britain in sporting achievement. The remainder of the page contains **period advertisements** for whiskey, pianos, automobiles, hosiery, typewriters, and art prints—typical Judge magazine revenue sources.
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