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

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# Analysis of Judge Magazine Page This page contains several satirical pieces and illustrations typical of Judge's humor: **"Easy Lesson for the Little Ones"** uses a cannon accident to teach children that unintelligent people lack common sense—the man's brains weren't "blown out" because he had none to begin with. **"Judge's Favorites"** is a poem mocking patriotic sentiment, suggesting blind nationalism isn't worth emulating. **"Would Suit Him"** satirizes a politician's vague patriotic rhetoric about "one country, one flag," suggesting such empty phrases appeal to those lacking substance. **"Couldn't Speak for Himself"** appears to involve characters named John Alden and Priscilla (historical/literary references), with humor about speaking for others and firecracker pranks. The various cartoons and jokes reflect Judge's typical approach: social satire through wordplay, ironic commentary on patriotism, and lighthearted domestic humor.