Judge — January 9, 1909 — page 3: what you’re looking at

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# Analysis This Judge magazine page contains several satirical sketches mocking social behavior and pretension: **"A la Roosevelt"** ridicules someone claiming kinship with Theodore Roosevelt to appear important, only to reveal ignorance. **"Roundabout"** jokes about a husband euphemistically calling his wife an "old hen"—she responds by similarly insulting him back. **"The Usual Rate"** satirizes an author complaining about low payment for children's jokes, with an editor offering "half price for children's jokes." **"Talk Not Wasted"** mocks a boy who talks constantly despite his mother's complaints—he claims talking helps him when away from home. **"Artistic Value"** depicts a father questioning why a painting costs so much; the artist suggests removing the artistic value to lower the price. **"Opening the Door in the Far East"** (large cartoon) shows figures with "Far East" signage, likely satirizing Western imperial expansion into Asia through trade competition or military intervention.