Judge — June 27, 1908 — page 2: what you’re looking at

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# Analysis This Judge magazine page contains several editorial sections satirizing contemporary issues (date unclear from excerpt). **"Embracing Our Misfortunes"** criticizes a Boy Scout depicted as the "Boy Orator of the Platte" — likely referencing William Jennings Bryan's famous speech. The text suggests Republicans are risk-takingly using this young figure as a candidate. **"Going Behind the Returns"** attacks prohibitionists, mocking their crusade against brewers and alcohol as self-righteous and wasteful. **"Political Rhymesters"** jokes that poets like Bryan lack talent, and asks whether they'll "ding" verses at Taft. **"Wild?"** debates whether a child's stolen oyster demonstrates "wildness" or simply animal behavior needing civilizing. The cartoons use exaggeration and caricature to mock reform movements, political figures, and prohibition advocates—typical Judge satire of the Progressive Era.