Judge, 1909-08-28 · page 3 of 16
Judge — August 28, 1909 — page 3: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
**Top cartoon "A Flowery Hint":** Shows caricatured figures (likely representing political figures or social types) in an interior scene. One character says "Naughty naughty!" suggesting mild scandal or impropriety. The caption references "flowers" and "Mr. Jefferson," possibly alluding to Thomas Jefferson, though the exact political reference is unclear without additional context. **Main article "Politeness":** By Ellis O. Jones, critiques politeness as dishonesty—a social mask that prevents truth-telling. The piece argues politeness is mere "euphemism for flattery, deceit, sycophancy, and pusillanimity." **Bottom illustrations:** Include "A Book Lover" (a well-dressed gentleman) and "Sure Cure Guaranteed" (showing what appears to be a medical or social remedy scenario with dialogue about insomnia and Philadelphia). The page satirizes social hypocrisy and false civility.
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