Judge, 1905-11-04 · page 16 of 16
Judge — November 4, 1905 — page 16: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page contains two illustrated poems by "Zim" (the cartoonist's signature visible) presenting satirical domestic scenarios in verse form, targeting early 1900s American social attitudes. **Top cartoon**: A man lounges while his wife works, fantasizing about wealth and leisure. The satire mocks male idleness and get-rich-quick schemes—he imagines sailing yachts and enjoying luxury while refusing honest labor. **Bottom cartoon**: A neglectful father sends his young daughter to school disheveled with muddy clothes and scattered books, then has the audacity to ask the teacher to excuse her absence and compliment him as "the best teacher his school ever had." The satire targets parental irresponsibility and delusional self-regard. Both poems ridicule men who expect rewards without effort—whether through fantasy wealth or unearned praise—while their family obligations suffer. The "rhymes for little folks" format allows harsh social criticism through ostensibly children's verse, typical of Judge's satirical approach to contemporary American behavior and values.
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