Judge, 1905-03-11 · page 7 of 16
Judge — March 11, 1905 — page 7: what you’re looking at
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This page from *Judge* magazine contains several satirical vignettes about domestic finances and class tensions circa early 1900s. **"New to the Game"** mocks inexperienced horse-racing enthusiasts offering absurd advice about conditioning racehorses. **"Glad"** is wordplay depicting a couple repetitively declaring mutual gladness—satire of sentimental conversation. **"A Different Matter"** shows a young man calling on Mr. Popper to discuss a serious business matter, but Popper repeatedly interrupts, assuming he's a bill collector for his daughter's excessive spending (dresses, shoes, lace). The joke: Popper is so drowning in his daughter's debts that any visitor seems like a creditor. This reflects anxiety about women's consumer spending and paternal financial burden—common satirical targets of the era. **"The Connoisseur"** and **"He Got Even"** offer quick humorous exchanges about wine snobbery and a tradesman who retaliates against a customer's complaint by billing for the time wasted. These reflect early 20th-century concerns: marriage finances, daughters' independence through consumption, and working-class assertiveness.
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