Judge — July 3, 1909 — page 2: what you’re looking at

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# Fourth of July Judge Magazine Analysis This is a Fourth of July issue of Judge magazine. The page contains three main sections: **"Judge's Crackers—Small and Large"** critiques judges who use Independence Day celebrations to promote political movements, calling such editorials fake patriotism. It satirizes judges' hypocrisy regarding poverty and morality. **"The Smuggling Season"** discusses contraband discovered at ports—pearls, monkeys, and exotic animals—suggesting wealthy people evade customs duties. It mocks the idea that smuggling such items requires expertise, implying ordinary criminals could accomplish it. **"Pen-Points"** references the Panama Canal (opening August 1, 1911) and invites college graduates to visit New York, with implicit criticism of those who would waste such opportunity. The illustrations use caricature and wordplay typical of early 1900s American satirical humor, targeting upper-class hypocrisy and corruption.