Judge, 1905-01-28 · page 10 of 16
Judge — January 28, 1905 — page 10: what you’re looking at
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This page contains several satirical pieces typical of early 20th-century American humor: **"To My Pipe"** is a romantic poem celebrating pipe smoking—common leisure activity for gentlemen of the era, presented here with deliberately overwrought sentiment for comedic effect. **"An Eliminated Risk"** mocks theatrical impresarios considering winter tours when weather and low egg prices (apparently a economic indicator) discourage public outings. **"Overheard in New York"** uses ethnic dialect humor (common in period Judge cartoons) about a policeman falling asleep on duty. **"A La Milton"** references John Milton with theatrical/poetic pretension. **"In Case of Failure"** satirizes a newly-admitted lawyer being told he can always enter politics—a joke about perceived corruption/incompetence in Congress and state legislatures. **"Very Simple"** and **"Obeyed to the Letter"** appear to be brief comic exchanges about get-rich-quick schemes and literal interpretation of instructions. The cartoons rely heavily on period-specific social anxieties and ethnic stereotyping now considered offensive.
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