Judge — September 8, 1906 — page 4: what you’re looking at

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# Analysis of Judge Magazine Page This page contains two separate stories with illustrations: **"A Theory Smashed"** (top) depicts a domestic mystery involving a broken teacup—a woman deduces that a short man entering through a pantry window was the culprit based on the cup's location. The story demonstrates how "a person of average intelligence may make use of the most trivial details to solve the most complex problems." **"Those Selfish Men"** (bottom cartoon) shows a woman confronting a man beside a broken-down automobile. She sarcastically questions why he's amusing himself while she's stranded. The joke critiques men's self-centeredness and lack of responsibility toward their female companions during automobile troubles—reflecting early 20th-century gender tensions around new technology and social obligations. Both pieces target perceived character flaws through humor.