Judge, 1907-07-27 · page 5 of 16
Judge — July 27, 1907 — page 5: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page from *Judge* magazine contains a black-and-white illustration labeled "Her Master's Voice" showing an adult woman bending down attentively toward a small child holding what appears to be a megaphone or speaking trumpet. The caption "Her Master's Voice" is a satirical reference suggesting the woman is obediently heeding the child's commands—inverting normal authority relationships. This likely critiques either: 1. **Parental dynamics** of the era, mocking how indulgent parents catered to children's demands, or 2. **Gender dynamics**, suggesting women were controlled by even the smallest male figures The artwork style and *Judge*'s satirical focus suggest social commentary on family structure or power relationships, though without additional context or date information, the specific target remains somewhat unclear.
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Machine-transcribed from the original scan — historical spelling and the odd misread are preserved.
£ 5 o n x ° fo) 2 2 = ie) cs) UAWES MONTEOMERY “ELA GG HER MASTER'S VOICE.