Judge — August 10, 1901 — page 4: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# Analysis of Judge Magazine Page This page contains several brief satirical pieces and illustrations typical of Judge's humor: **"Judge's Favorites"** presents a poem about Yorel Haskins, likely a contemporary public figure. **"How It Was"** satirizes expensive cigars—a dialogue where someone bought a cigar for a quarter but was later charged thirty cents, mocking inflation or merchant dishonesty. **"Not Responsible"** jokes about editorial disclaimers for submitted poetry, suggesting contributors frequently submit poor work the magazine won't endorse. **"A Query"** (bottom) depicts two working-class figures discussing food options, with one asking about "nice chop" versus "woodchokey, mum?"—apparently mocking lower-class dialect and limited dining choices. The page reflects Judge's focus on class-based humor, economic satire, and contemporary consumer frustrations rather than political commentary.