Judge — September 1, 1906 — page 2: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# Analysis of Judge Magazine Page This page contains political commentary and social satire typical of Judge magazine. The left column discusses political figures including references to Bryan, the Hon. Joseph Cannon, and various Democratic and Republican politicians of the era. The main cartoon depicts "The Latest Amenities of Divorce," illustrating a satirical take on divorce proceedings. The image shows a woman at what appears to be a social gathering following her divorce, with commentary suggesting divorce has become fashionable enough to celebrate publicly with formal invitations and guest lists—a mockery of how divorce, once scandalous, has become socially acceptable and almost celebratory among certain circles. The text criticizes this shift in social attitudes while maintaining the magazine's characteristic witty, biting tone toward contemporary American society and politics.