Judge, 1901-10-05 · page 12 of 16
Judge — October 5, 1901 — page 12: what you’re looking at
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This page is primarily **advertising**, not editorial satire. However, it contains two notable comic items: **"Where He Lost"** (top): A joke about a young man who impresses a woman by listing his wealth—houses, yachts, thoroughbreds, automobiles, servants, ancestors, and military commission. She remains unimpressed until he admits he lacks "golf medals," at which point he realizes she's beyond his reach. The satire targets the idle wealthy class's obsession with golf as the ultimate status symbol—suggesting that in this milieu, athletic achievement matters more than traditional wealth or accomplishment. **"When Reuben Comes to Town"** (center-right): A rural character named Reuben causes such commotion that streetcar companies must install umbrella-stands and hire men to watch them. This mocks both rural "hick" stereotypes and the rapid urbanization/modernization of cities, portraying country visitors as disruptive forces requiring special infrastructure. The rest of the page comprises period advertisements for whiskey, brandy, pianos, playing cards, and patent medicines—typical of Judge's revenue model.
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