Judge, 1905-11-25 · page 7 of 16
Judge — November 25, 1905 — page 7: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page contains **satirical commentary on American economic inequality and political corruption**, presented through multiple pieces: ## "A Seasonable Song of Cheer" A heavily ironic poem mocking workers who accept their exploitation. The satire targets: - **Grafts and corruption** ("Who has ever gone out searching for a graft and found it not?") - **Millionaire dominance** of public affairs - **Wage suppression** ("pay seven prices for our meat") - **Labor oppression** while pretending workers are "free" The poem's forced optimism undercuts itself—every "joy" listed is actually a complaint. ## Other Cartoons - **"Her Record Outdone"**: Jokes about maritime disasters (Cunard Line references) - **"A Question of Fines"**: Suggests judicial corruption—auto tour fines depend on which judge hears the case - **"A Prophecy in Doubt"**: A Dutch-accented Henry Hudson character predicts Manhattan will become private property, satirizing real estate monopolization The page overall mocks **early 20th-century American capitalism**, labor conditions, and institutional corruption through dark humor.
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A SEASONABLE SONG OF CHEER. LOT of joys surround us, if we only care to see. Have we not the care-free children shouting forth their honest glee? Are there not in rich abundance suckers waiting to be caught? Who has ever gone out searching for a graft and found it not? ‘That our mul aires, With their money by the bankful, Let us help to run affairs We should all be truly thankful ! Why should we who have to pay seven prices for our meat Not be happy, since we still have the earth beneath our feet? Day by day our greatness broadens, all the world respects our migh Let this cheer the man who labors from the dawn till late at nigh We have laws in rich abundance framed for curbing boss and rin If the gangs and bosses scorn them that's, of course, another th Still the millionaires must let Us who do the work keep living. They are forced to use us yet ; Let us join, then, in thanksgiving. Why should we who have to toil ever wear the mask of care While we only have to look to behold wealth everywhere? Joys surround us in abundance ; other nations give us praise. We have won the world’s attention in a thousand noble ways. We have islands in the ocean, we have battle-ships at sea, ‘And the bosses still permit us to pretend that we are free. We may ride on rushing trains And still watch the busy tickers. He is foolish who complains, Out upon the churlish kickers! We may have to walk who toil, while the millionaire rides by ; But it hurte him just the same when a speck gets in his eye. Sm KISER, HER RECORD OUTDONE. THe best at lookel at Bera wrckesby. while the latter stared, A QUESTION OF FINES. bed rire ne UA echoed, Seer Sot a hen Tue rrieno—" At what figure would you estimate the traveling “How,” said the beautiful girl, do you differ from the Cunard expenses of an auto tour?” ‘Tue auroist—" Traveling expenses? Well, that depends a good deal on the judge.” A PROPHECY IN DOUBT. “The Cunard line,” replied the beautiful girl, «has never lost a {ENRY HUDSON had just cast anchor off the island of Manhat- man.” And with a harsh and heartless laugh she swept on into the bril- tan, ‘Py der greadt horn shpoon !" he ejaculated, ++ vot a liantly-lighted room beyond. peautiful liddle islandt! I'll pet a knickel dot some tay it vill pe der brivate broperty ohf some fine chentleman.”” PARADOXICAL as it seems, no observant person ever really blames Now, the question arises, to whom did the famous Dutch navi- the fair sex for being unfair. gator refer in this prophetic moment ? line?” “IT don’t know,” said her rival with an effort to appear indifferent. ** How do 1?” A CASUAL REMARK. “You won't be able to enjoy the same luxuries after you're married.”” Why not? I'm able to afford them."” “Oh, yes. I Just said you wouldn't be able to enjoy them." comicbooks.com