Judge — March 16, 1901 — page 3: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# Analysis of Judge Magazine Page This page contains multiple short comic sketches and jokes typical of Judge's satirical format: **Top cartoon ("Bound to Worry Anyway")**: Shows a sheriff and tourist discussing Hurricane Bill, apparently referencing a real storm. The joke plays on the irony that worrying about microbes seems trivial after surviving a hurricane. **Various short joke sections** ("The Wrong Kind," "A Cheaper Method," "Properly Estimated," etc.) contain brief dialogue gags about contemporary topics: romance, travel, dining, and social pretension. **"The Bowery" section**: References Chicago's vaccination parties (likely early 20th-century public health campaigns), with characters discussing cigar prices, suggesting satire of working-class or immigrant experiences. **Bottom sketch ("Picking a Lock")**: Shows someone attempting burglary, with "Bribery" as a caption—likely satirizing corruption. The page reflects Judge's typical blend of social commentary, class humor, and contemporary references aimed at educated readers.