Judge, 1907-02-23 · page 3 of 16
Judge — February 23, 1907 — page 3: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This Judge page presents a dialogue about George Washington's life and achievements, apparently timed to his birthday (February 22). The main cartoon shows a street scene where a man (likely representing a teacher or authority figure) lectures children about Washington's humble origins, military service, and presidency. The satire appears to target how Washington's biography was being presented to children—emphasizing his legendary status while glossing over complex details. The text mocks overly romanticized accounts, with characters correcting exaggerations (like the cherry tree story). A secondary illustration labeled "The Lone Pupil" shows a classroom scene, likely satirizing educational methods or student attention spans when learning patriotic history. The overall point seems to critique how American civic education simplified and mythologized historical figures.
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A STRAIGHT TIP. “Waiter, bring me some broiled lobster and a glass of milk."* “ Beg pardon, sir; but we don't serve lobsters with milk.” SOME WASHINGTON POINTERS. * April 3oth, 1789,” said Bobby. <<. REAT men should be better «Right you are, Bobby! As President, Washington served eight terms, Chestley when the family sat “Why, father!” interrupted Mildred in astonishment. + Washington down to dinner. ‘As this is the _ only served two terms. ~ Don't you remember he wrote his farewell address birthday of George Washing- in 1796 and then retired to Mount Vernon ?” ton, I want to give you some Mr. Chestley pushed back from the table and lighted his cigar. +“ Now, facts concerning that wonder- children,” he concluded sagely, +* remember what I have told you about that ful man, You ought to know wonderful man, Keep those dates I have given you in mind, as the teacher all about the life of Washing- may ask you them at any time, and be as much like Washington as you pos TM aT Bone | known, my children,” said Mr. and"— tt TO tL A | CHERRY TREE. |” ton. Now, pay the closest attention, sibly can.” Acs Enos children, to every word I say. George Washington was born—was born " “In 1732, pop,” put in Willie, aged twelve. “Ah, so he was,” continued Chest- ley. «Yes; the great George Washing- ton, called the father of his country, was born on February 22d, 1732, of poor and humble parents. He was the son of—the son of "—— + Why, he was the son of Augustine Washington, of course, father,” said Mildred Chestley. “That's right, my daughter. Yes, children ; George Wash- ington was the son of Augustine Washington. At the age of thirteen this wonderful boy wrote 110 poems and ”- “« But they weren't poems, father,” corrected another of the Chestley children. + They were maxims of civility and good be- havior that he wrote. The teacher read them to us to-day.” “Oh, that's so,” said Chestley. + Yes; that’s what they were. Now, when Washington first commanded a regiment he was only twelve years old, but "— + You mean he was twenty-two, pop,” put in Bobby. “+ At that age he commanded a regiment against the French. “So he did—Bobby—so he did! And,” continued Chestley, «he married—he married "—— «Mrs. Martha Custis,” said Mildred. «She was a wealthy widow, and after his marriage he settled down on his estate.” «You are right, Mildred, for now the facts come back to me. And he was elected commander-in-chief of the army in*X—— “In 1775, pop.” THE LONE PUPIL. “That's so, Then he was inaugurated President of the “You ought to come in and visit the school, Aunt Lou. It has grown since . an you were here last. United States in—in “—— "Yes: | was just noticin’ how Vance has grown at least a head taller." comicbooks.com