Judge — September 6, 1902 — page 2: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# Analysis of Judge Magazine Page This page contains several satirical pieces typical of Judge's late 19th/early 20th-century format. The main cartoon titled "WHEN GREEK MEETS GREEK" depicts two men negotiating over flowers, with dialogue about selling a "gold-brick" to New York and payment arrangements. A "gold-brick" was period slang for a confidence scheme or worthless investment—the satire mocks common swindling tactics of the era. The upper text includes poetic commentary on various social topics, including references to "Panama" (likely the Canal), fashion preferences for dark colors among the wealthy, and observations about seasonal changes and theater. The cartoon's humor relies on depicting con-artists or shrewd businessmen attempting to outsmart each other—a common Judge theme satirizing American commercial culture and gullibility.