Judge, 1909-11-13 · page 15 of 16
Judge — November 13, 1909 — page 15: what you’re looking at
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This page from *Judge* magazine contains several satirical cartoons and advertisements reflecting early 20th-century American social commentary. **"The Grand-Stand of the Future"** depicts a crowded mass of humanity—likely satirizing democratization or mass society, with the caption attributing it to "Landon Sketch" (a regular *Judge* contributor). **"In the Last Analysis"** jokes about the "ultimate consumer"—a period economic term—sardonically suggesting the common person is merely whoever "gets the hash" (leftovers/scraps), mocking class hierarchy. **"No Hope"** satirizes women's exclusion from presidential eligibility, noting constitutional age requirements made it impossible for women to serve (they couldn't "get that old" before losing viability as candidates)—social commentary on both sexism and ageism. **"Heard Melodies Are Sweet"** features a proprietor claiming an obviously bad egg "sounds all right"—satirizing willful ignorance or proprietorial dishonesty. The page also contains period advertisements for revolvers, fasteners, and college room furnishings, typical of *Judge's* mixed satirical and commercial content.
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