Judge — November 23, 1907 — page 2: what you’re looking at

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# Judge Magazine Page Analysis This page contains three distinct satirical pieces: 1. **"This Business of Choosing Public Servants"**: Critiques election aftermath, noting fewer casualties and heads broken than previous years—suggesting elections involved physical violence. References "JUDGE" feeling "Uncle's pulse" on public satisfaction, implying political temperature-taking. 2. **"A Universal Provider"**: Mocks the Post Office's expansion beyond mail delivery into additional services (hot meals, piano delivery). The satire questions why the Post Office shouldn't handle more tasks if it's proven efficient—likely ironic commentary on government overreach. 3. **"Of Making Many Books"**: Proposes the Librarian of Congress as highest-paid public servant, noting book competition is fierce and young authors struggle to publish. The page's overall tone satirizes government services, election violence, and bureaucratic scope.