Judge — May 9, 1903 — page 3: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# Analysis of Judge Magazine Page This page contains several short humorous sketches rather than political cartoons. The content includes: **"Unc' Mose Claims Kin"** — A dialect-heavy joke about a turkey-dove's mating call, using African American vernacular typical of early 20th-century American humor (now considered offensive). **"An Eye for Business"** — A brief exchange between grandmother and grandchild about poverty and inheritance. **"The First Warm Wave"** — A cartoon showing a man saying goodbye to his wife, with the caption suggesting infidelity (he's seeing another woman). **"The Usual Way"** — A joke about a couple named Jack and Ethel, with wordplay about "popping the question" (marriage proposal) versus drawing a cork (opening wine). The page is primarily entertainment humor rather than political satire, reflecting period comedy standards.