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

What you’re looking at

# Judge Magazine Page Analysis This page contains two distinct editorial pieces from Judge magazine critiquing American politics and social attitudes. **"Fashions in Faces"** satirizes changing American voter preferences, noting the "side-whisker" style is disappearing from politics. The barber shop analogy suggests voters are "shaving off" old political styles, with particular criticism of how young men lack concern for facial hair grooming standards—reflecting broader anxieties about declining social decorum. **"False to a Trust"** addresses the Monroe Doctrine, criticizing American hypocrisy regarding South American republics. The piece argues the U.S. wrongly interferes with Latin American horse-racing (likely a metaphor for economic/political control) while claiming to protect these nations from European bullying. The bottom cartoon **"An Impossible Task"** depicts a figure attempting something clearly futile, though the specific reference is unclear from context provided.