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

What you’re looking at

# Judge Magazine Page Analysis This page combines satirical commentary with advertisements and humor typical of Judge magazine. **"Whom the Gods Destroy"** critiques the Democratic National Convention's likely nomination of a Republican candidate, arguing this self-destructive choice will energize Republican opposition and harm Democratic prospects. **"College Sports"** references Harvard President Eliot's documented concerns about college athletics consuming excessive student time, advocating for sports reform rather than elimination. **"Poor John!"** mocks John Johnson (likely a theatrical figure), warning he'll become a laughingstock if he performs in a wet costume—a theatrical in-joke about staging mishaps. The **"Big Cross" advertisement** promotes a patent remedy, while the **"Speaker Cannon"** cartoon satirizes Congressional Speaker Joseph Cannon as an explosive device threatening political opponents—a common metaphor for his political power during the Progressive Era.