Judge — September 2, 1905 — page 3: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# Analysis of Judge Magazine Page This page contains three distinct pieces of satirical content: **"Delicacy"** - A farmer-gentleman dialogue mocking class pretension. The farmer dismisses refined sensibilities as impractical, suggesting "that farmin' ain't what ye'd call a delicate recoupation." **"Peek-a-Boo"** - Verse satirizing women's fashion and modesty. It criticizes ladies for covering themselves modestly while wearing increasingly revealing garments, questioning the contradiction between claimed propriety and actual dress. **"Back to Nature"** - A monologue from a wealthy industrialist describing his country estate with artificial amenities (electric lights, heated pools, yachts). The satire mocks the absurdity of recreating urban comforts under the guise of "returning to nature." **"Their Favorites"** - A brief joke about spousal preferences. The overall theme critiques class affectation, fashion hypocrisy, and the wealthy's contradictory relationship with "authenticity."