Judge — February 29, 1908 — page 2: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# Analysis of Judge Magazine Page This page from Judge magazine contains two distinct sections: **"Concerning the Tramp"** (left): A humorous editorial defending the magazine's satirical treatment of tramps/hobos. The editors argue they weren't trying to genuinely harm anyone—just create entertainment. They note that repeated criticism has made them lose the surprise value of the joke. **"Is 'Hiawatha' a Plagiarism?"** (right): Compares passages from Longfellow's "Hiawatha" with a Finnish epic called "The Kalevala," suggesting the American poem borrowed heavily from the source material. The parallel passages shown make this plagiarism accusation concrete. **The Cartoon**: "Out of the Depression" (bottom) depicts a figure emerging from economic hardship—likely referencing the 1907 financial panic, with dates marked showing economic recovery timeline.