Judge, 1902-06-21 · page 15 of 16
Judge — June 21, 1902 — page 15: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily **advertisements and a puzzle contest**, not political satire. The only satirical content appears in brief anecdotes at the top: 1. **"At last" anecdote**: References the **Boer War** (British conflict in South Africa, 1899-1902). The joke mocks the British military's optimistic dispatches about pursuing the Boers, only to be undercut by a sarcastic home office reply urging them to "increase your lead"—suggesting the Boers are still winning despite claims of success. 2. **Other brief jokes**: Social humor about merchants overcharging at fairs, a cook leaving her employer, and a novelty firm trying to introduce games to a mining town. The bulk of the page features **product advertisements** (Pabst beer, Martell brandy, facial soap) and a **$250 puzzle contest** where readers identify six mystery seaside resort pictures. The puzzle section notes it's open to all readers, not just JUDGE subscribers.
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