Judge — February 7, 1903 — page 1: what you’re looking at

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# Judge Magazine - "Judge" Hotel & Club Number This is a cover for Judge magazine's "Hotel & Club Number" (priced at 10 cents), drawn by James Montgomery Flagg. The caricature depicts a corpulent, exaggerated figure—likely representing a wealthy hotel or club patron or proprietor—sitting at a desk in an office. He's shown in an absurd, undignified pose, appearing to juggle or manage multiple items including what appears to be a portrait or photograph on the wall. The satire likely mocks the pretensions, excess, or questionable practices of hotel and club management during this era. The grotesque portrayal and chaotic scene suggest Judge magazine was ridiculing the vanity, financial scheming, or moral failings of those running such establishments. Without the specific date, the exact target remains unclear, but the satire clearly aims at this social sector.