Judge — October 10, 1903 — page 7: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page contains several unrelated humor pieces typical of Judge magazine's satirical format: **"An Appreciative Toot"** mocks agricultural inefficiency—a farmer boasts about his crops while acknowledging they're failing due to poor farming methods. **"A Patient Servant"** features Uncle Elmer recounting experiences from the Sandwich Islands, with humor centered on domestic incompetence (a cook waiting for volcanic eruption rather than using the stove). **"Human Failing"** appears to satirize legislative absurdity regarding Si Madden's son and house-raising, though the specific reference is unclear without historical context. **"Affinity"** presents a romantic subplot about a young man and woman finding common ground through shared dislike of onions. **"A Resemblance"** concludes with a visual gag comparing artwork to farming. The humor relies on period-specific references, domestic scenarios, and mild social observation rather than sharp political commentary.