Judge — July 15, 1905 — page 2: what you’re looking at

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# Judge Magazine Page Analysis This appears to be a satirical commentary page from Judge magazine. The main editorial piece, "The Administration Exposed," criticizes government officials for exposing fraud and scandals. The author argues that exposing corruption—while principally important—damages the republic by revealing incompetence to the public. The shorter items mock various targets: ineffective solutions (subway improvements), impractical ideas (sending corpses abroad), and hypocrisy (religious figures building churches with questionable motives). The largest piece, "Is It Avarice That Makes the American People Chase the Almighty Dollar?", critiques American materialism. The author defends ordinary people's modest aspirations against elitist attacks, arguing that pursuing basic comfort isn't moral failure—it's human nature. The satire targets sanctimonious critics who judge working people while enjoying privilege themselves. The illustration at bottom (signed F.M. Davis) appears decorative, featuring a figure in motion.