Judge — October 27, 1906 — page 2: what you’re looking at

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# Judge's Silver Anniversary (1881-1906) This celebratory piece marks Judge magazine's 25th anniversary. The central figure is the "Judge" character himself, surrounded by smaller figures representing various topics he's covered—politicians, social types, and satirical subjects from the magazine's quarter-century of publication. The text reflects on how the world has changed since 1881: Buffalo Bill's fame has faded, financial scandals (the Octopus) have emerged, women's rights issues have shifted, and monopolies dominate. The article notes Judge's role covering American politics through Lincoln's era through Roosevelt's presidency, satirizing political figures and social absurdities. The ornate border illustrations include allegorical and comedic figures, typical of Judge's visual style. This is essentially a self-congratulatory retrospective on the magazine's satirical commentary spanning a generation.