Judge — January 7, 1905 — page 4: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# Analysis of Judge Magazine Page This page contains three satirical pieces about courtship and romance, typical of early 20th-century Judge magazine humor. **"Judge's Favorites"** features a photograph of an attractive woman with a poem celebrating her grace and beauty. **"The Right Thing"** depicts a dialogue between Cleverton and Miss Pinkerton about courtship etiquette. The satire mocks conventional romantic advice—Cleverton suggests practical tactics like taking her on carriage rides and sending flowers. The joke is that such formulaic approaches to romance are superficial. **"'Twas Ever Thus!"** shows a man awkwardly surrounded by homely female relatives while attempting to flirt with a pretty woman—satirizing how family obligations frustrate romantic pursuits. The overall humor targets both gender relations and the artificial "rules" governing Edwardian courtship customs.