Judge — May 13, 1905 — page 2: what you’re looking at

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# Judge Magazine Page Analysis This page contains three satirical pieces from Judge magazine. "A New Dollar Emblem" argues the American eagle should replace the dollar sign, criticizing how currency has become the nation's true symbol over ideals. "The Passing of Freak Politics" laments the end of colorful 19th-century political excess—the "wild-eyed political show" and theatrical candidates—replaced by modern seriousness. The author regrets losing figures like Theodore Roosevelt, viewing contemporary politics as dull. "Judge's Little Afterisms" offers brief witty observations about everyday life. The main cartoon labeled "In Chicago" (bottom) appears to show a beggar or unemployed person asking for help, with text mentioning a "stroll" with family—likely satirizing poverty or economic hardship during this era.