Judge — July 20, 1901 — page 2: what you’re looking at

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# Analysis of Judge Magazine Page This page contains several brief satirical items rather than a single cartoon. "The Twain of 'Em" compares the devil and Mark Twain, suggesting both share a sense of humor. "Monumental Effrontery" mocks Andrew Carnegie's proposed Pittsburg monument to James G. Blaine as wasteful self-aggrandizement. "The Pan-American Flag" describes a new official standard for the Pan-American Exposition. "The Sampson Medal" critiques awarding war medals to individuals rather than commemorating events, questioning whether Admiral Sampson deserves one. The bottom illustration titled "His Wish" shows a man in a rocking chair with a small child, with the caption expressing anxiety about the child's future whereabouts—typical domestic humor of the era. The page mixes political commentary with lighter social satire.