Judge, 1909-09-11 · page 6 of 16
Judge — September 11, 1909 — page 6: what you’re looking at
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This page from Judge contains several satirical pieces about spending habits, dreams, and American cultural values: **"Flying the Kite"** mocks marital financial disputes, with husbands complaining their wives spend money before receiving it—the phrase "flying the kite" referring to spending money one doesn't yet have. **"'Twas But a Dream"** shows a policeman rudely waking a vagrant ("Slumbering Sykes"), disrupting his pleasant dream of dining at an upscale establishment. **"The Real Heroics"** argues that baseball has surpassed classical literature in cultural importance. It claims Homer, Shakespeare, and Poe—despite their genius—lacked the dramatic excitement of baseball games with bases loaded and crucial ninth-inning moments. This reflects late-19th-century American enthusiasm for baseball as the national sport, positioning it above traditional high culture. **"Literary Note"** briefly mentions Alfred Austin as a poet of lesser rank than Milton, reflecting contemporary literary criticism. The page satirizes both domestic money conflicts and American cultural priorities, celebrating baseball's grip on public imagination.
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