Judge, 1906-06-30 · page 13 of 17
Judge — June 30, 1906 — page 13: what you’re looking at
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This page from Judge magazine (appears to be early 1900s) is primarily **advertising content** with limited satire. The main items worth noting: **"An Alibi" Courtroom Cartoon**: A brief sketch where a woman accuses a man of street harassment. The punchline pivots on the judge asking if he had a "step-ladder"—implying the defendant's short stature made the accusation absurd. This represents period humor relying on physical characteristics for comic effect. **"A Kisser's Boom"**: A quip about Captain Richmond Pearson Hobson (a real Spanish-American War hero) reportedly seeking presidential election. "Bill" suggests the "boom" (political momentum) should tell Hobson to "kiss...goodbye," mocking his candidacy as unviable. The remainder consists of advertisements for whiskey, shaving soap, pianos, gum, clipping services, and story collections—typical Judge magazine filler. The content reflects early-1900s advertising styles and social attitudes rather than sustained political satire.
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