Judge, 1908-11-21 · page 3 of 16
Judge — November 21, 1908 — page 3: what you’re looking at
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**Top Cartoon**: References a presidential pardon for someone convicted of being "fat and fit." The President's Thanksgiving proclamation sealed the fate; a State Governor refused to interfere with execution. This appears to be satire about arbitrary executive clemency and the absurdity of executing someone for physical characteristics—likely mocking contemporary political figures' use of pardons. **Remaining Content**: Consists of short humorous anecdotes and jokes organized by section ("Baseballitis," "In the South," "English As She Is Spoke," etc.). These are typical Judge magazine filler—puns, dialect humor, and domestic comedy common to the era. The bottom cartoon shows a man offering Thanksgiving charity to those in need, reflecting period attitudes toward poverty and charity. The page demonstrates Judge's mix of political satire and light entertainment humor.
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