Judge, 1908-02-15 · page 4 of 16
Judge — February 15, 1908 — page 4: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page contains several short humor pieces typical of early 20th-century Judge magazine: **"Modesty"** - A poem about a modest woman whose character contradicts her appearance, illustrated with a theatrical portrait. **"Judge's Favorites"** and **"Just So"** - Brief witty observations about social behavior and credit. **"News Item"** and subsequent jokes - Quick satirical snippets mocking everyday situations: a man with plaster on his head, marriage penalties, and military rations. **"Second Sight"** - A cartoon showing a rooster among hens with dialogue about "combination after death," likely a spiritualism joke—a popular contemporary target of satire. The humor relies on period social conventions, gender stereotypes, and topical references (possibly WWI military references in "Worked Both Ways"). These are general social satires rather than specific political commentary.
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