Judge, 1908-10-03 · page 13 of 16
Judge — October 3, 1908 — page 13: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily **advertising**, with several small satirical pieces interspersed. The main cartoon, titled **"In Revolt,"** depicts a husband's rebellion against domestic expectations. The poem describes a man who has accommodated his wife's demands—mowing lawns, doing dishes, putting children to bed—but draws the line at **pitting cherries**. This satire mocks both rigid gender roles and men who make arbitrary stands over trivial matters. The humor lies in the absurdity: after accepting substantial household duties, he rebels over a minor task, suggesting his "principle" is petty performance rather than genuine conviction. Supporting this theme, **"The Kicker"** celebrates justified protest and standing up for one's rights, though it warns that yielding entirely is ineffective. The other cartoon, **"A Scotch Heaven,"** is a brief ethnic joke about Scottish pipers playing discordant music at a house party. The page otherwise contains period advertisements for cigarettes, patent medicines, starch, and liquor—typical Judge content reflecting early 20th-century consumer culture and dubious health claims.
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