Judge — October 31, 1908 — page 2: what you’re looking at

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# Analysis of Judge Magazine Page This page contains two distinct pieces: **"We Gullibles!"** - An editorial criticizing American newspapers for credulously reporting unverified foreign stories, particularly regarding "native" populations and sensational incidents. The author argues newspapers print dubious tales without fact-checking, citing examples of Canadian and American readers being misled by false reports about international incidents. **"By Way of a Sermon"** - A moral commentary blaming Providence for natural disasters, but argues such events are actually consequences of human negligence—poor forestry practices and water management. The piece sarcastically suggests we should accept these as divine punishment rather than acknowledge our own carelessness. **"Best Race Yet Also Rain"** - A cartoon (artist signed "Cesare") depicts a vulture at a lecture platform advertising Bryan Lectures, satirizing William Jennings Bryan's paid speaking circuit. The image appears critical of commercializing political speechmaking.