Judge — September 7, 1907 — page 2: what you’re looking at

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# Analysis of Judge Magazine Page This page contains three distinct editorial pieces: 1. **"J.D. and Standard Oil Lumber Up"**: Satirizes John D. Rockefeller and Standard Oil Company's public relations efforts. The article mocks their recently published pamphlet as an attempt to improve their "scandalous" reputation and win public favor after years of negative press. 2. **"Some Practical Themes for the Hague Congresses"**: Discusses peace conference proposals, satirically suggesting absurd military "improvements" (like perfumed shells) to make warfare less unpleasant—critiquing the futility of attempting to humanize war. 3. **"On the Identity of a Cartoon Person"**: Addresses reader confusion about a previous Napoleon-themed cartoon, explaining the editorial choices made regarding figure identification in satirical art. The page exemplifies Judge's muckraking approach to corporate monopolies and war, using humor to expose hypocrisy.