Judge, 1904-10-01 · page 13 of 16
Judge — October 1, 1904 — page 13: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily **advertising** with several brief satirical anecdotes rather than political cartoons. The main cartoon ("A Riddle") depicts a domestic scene with simple wordplay—a woman asks a man to guess a riddle, and he admits he can't solve riddles, requesting the answer instead. The anecdotes mock everyday social situations: an impatient immigrant child demanding soap and a broom in broken English; a recent college graduate told his "diplomas" must wear off before he's hireable; and commentary on office politics suggesting respect goes to the office itself, not the person holding it. The page is dominated by **period advertisements** for remedies (Keeley Cure for alcohol/drug addiction), cigarettes (Milo Egyptian), insurance (Equitable Life Endowment), and professional opportunities. These reflect early-1900s consumer culture and social concerns—substance abuse treatment, life insurance as family protection, and employment anxieties—rather than political satire.
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