Judge — April 4, 1903 — page 2: what you’re looking at

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# "A Prophet" Cartoon Analysis This Judge magazine page contains a satirical cartoon titled "A Prophet," depicting what appears to be a fortune teller or charlatan ("Crolley") making predictions to a woman ("Cadge"). The dialogue suggests Crolley is offering vague, contradictory prophecies—claiming the woman will "throw nothin' better dan de-ces" (dice) if unable to do better. The satire likely mocks fortune tellers and their dubious predictions, a common target of period humor. The accompanying article discusses selecting a "Falstaff" (a character representing a boisterous, unreliable figure) for some unspecified purpose, suggesting the page combines commentary on deception and poor judgment. Without clearer historical context about specific figures or events referenced, the primary target appears to be fraudulent soothsayers and gullible believers.