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This page from *Judge* magazine (early 20th century) contains primarily **opinion essays and advertising** rather than political cartoons. ## Main Editorial Content: **"Taft Praises Methodism"** defends President William Howard Taft against criticism that he's a Unitarian (seen as insufficiently religious). The piece praises Taft for speaking at a Methodist church anniversary, arguing he's demonstrated strong support for religious institutions and missionary work—positioning him as genuinely committed to faith. **"Gaynor Hits the Nail Squarely"** commends New York Mayor William Jay Gaynor for criticizing citizens who refuse government appointments. The author argues that while public service requires sacrifice, refusal to serve is unpatriotic—though he acknowledges the "muck-raking press" makes officials vulnerable to unfair attacks. ## Key Context: Both pieces reflect early Progressive Era concerns: executive leadership, institutional reform, and the power of sensationalist journalism. The page is primarily argumentative rather than satirical. The advertisements (White Rock water, whiskey, cigars) and "Borrowed Smiles" humor section fill remaining space.

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LESLIE-JUD Westhan Anventoane Ovricr Vor by letter F. 10. ibe number « TAFT PRAISES METHODISM WVREN President was nomin! few foolish people vain- ly tried to injure himon the ground that he isa Unitarian. In contrast y be said we have who has addressed more religi , both Protestant and Catholic, or spoken to them more accept- n Mr. Taft. Recently he was principal speaker at the diamond jubilee anniversary of the African Mis- of the Methodist Episcopal Church, one of t most evangelistic of the evangelical denominations. Mr. Taft not only had a word of commenda- tion for all foreign missionary work— the forerunner of civilization—charac- terizing as narrow-minded those who opposed it, but spoke in highest praise of the great Methodist b “T like to think of Methodism, “ an affirmative, aggres pushing, practical church militant; and it needed to be all that to tackle Africa.” We might add that this is the sort of ini- tiative all churches must have if they are to master and mold the pr cial and industrial order. By the way, do sions he said, ** as ent 8 « it not seem strange that most of the New York papers gave the most meager reports of this gre meeting t missiona Hall, honored t e of the Pres at Cart nd voi columns of valuable s ing the death gambler? nce Pat nnoune- Sheedy, a the appe “erPHE Pe exclaim both | Peary and Cook in unison. | e is mine Ye: a regular gold mine. | 25 Fifth Avenue Iraft on New York, of by express or postal BY WAY OF COMME JU While Rock. “The World’s Best Table Water.”’ JUDGE is published weekly by the GE COMPA 7 Mary tte Builling, Chicago, 1. pier, not by l ian Provinces add Md as well GAYNOR IIITS THE NAIL SQUARELY MAYOR GAYNOR, of New York, is right. Among those from whom we raturally e: there -xists a lack of obligation that is appall- ing. He complains, ard justly, when two men, thoroughly versed in govern- mental affairs, decline hic request to become heads of departments in his administration. Many times, it is true, public office means a reduction of in- come and a sacrifice of one’s priva business; but that is one price patriot- ism is called upon to pay. If corruption fastens upon the vitals of municipal ties, let the good citizens who decline the responsibilities of office-holding ** forever after hold their peace.”” But in justice to such men, another element enters in, and this Mr. nizes. themse pect most, nor recog- Most men are averse to laying $ open to the misrepr tion and abuse of a vituperative press. When a public official falls into the ands of the muck-rakers, lifelong in- tegrity counts for nothing; and until aw halts this abuse of the fre press, we shall continue to hs ifficulty in getting the best men for all the office nssibly the fact that men are not sure about the exact rela- tion between Mr. Gaynor and Tammany Hall may have something to do with the refusals in this instance; but other mayors with no such alliances have the same difficulty. enta- Jom PEN POINTS ] WE ARE never able to purchase expe- rience at a bargain. To multiply a no! one thousand make two in the morning. by In answering advertisements please mention JUDGE. It will be appreciated. Of shaft revolution and weight distri- DGE BORROWED SMILES THE MODERN MECHANIC. Oh, I'm a pre A driver of In goggles and cap I'm a stunning chap, tten up ina style to kill. 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