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

What you’re looking at

# Analysis of Judge Magazine Page This page satirizes competing claims about Arctic exploration. The main article "Who's Who at the North Pole" addresses confusion over discovery credit, specifically debating whether Peary or Cook deserves recognition. The text references the "New York World" newspaper's coverage and notes that Cook's accomplishment was disputed. The bottom cartoon, titled "See What I Have Brought You!" depicts Arctic explorers in conflict—likely representing the Peary-Cook rivalry—with figures labeled "NORTH POLE," "PLUCK," and "RUNNING" tangled together. The satire mocks how both explorers' competing claims created chaos rather than clear achievement. The sidebar "Dressing by the Clock" jokes about a judge's ruling on women's dress schedules, an unrelated humorous piece typical of Judge's satirical magazine format.