Judge, 1910-01-29 · page 3 of 16
Judge — January 29, 1910 — page 3: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page features "Father and Child," a satirical illustration by A.S. Daggett depicting a man holding an infant. The accompanying poem suggests the image comments on themes of paternal responsibility and emotional bonds between fathers and children. Below the main illustration are two brief satirical dialogues: "One View of Equal Suffrage" and "The Great Decider." These reference the women's suffrage debate—a major political issue of the early 20th century. The conversations mock both male assumptions about women's voting capabilities and women's apparent indifference to political participation, presenting satirical takes on contemporary gender politics and voting rights discussions. The magazine appears focused on social and political commentary through humor and illustration.
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itv lhe ait si deli a i es LATEST PICTURE HUNG IN THE FATHERS’ CLUB This is the sorrowful story, told on the evening breeze, When the Fath h with a child on his kn “* We were tenderly nurtured to manhood, and wedded, believing ov Would ch ind protect us—bring happiness into our lives ; But the lure of the club and the caucus has seized them, the hearthside is bare, And we ‘ve only the love of the baby to make our lives tenable there When the baby’s dear, soft silken fingers creep lovingly into the beard, he doubts of the day are forgotten, and we know there is nought to be feared; our lives will be lonely hereafter—we will live for each other, we two f ever our we'd be perfectly willing to do or scrubbing, or sewing till our fingers were wrinkled and sore Ah, what can a father do more?" That is the sorrowful story, told on the evening breeze, When the Fathers’ Club gathers together, each with a child on his knees, Clarence Richard Linda AGE. THE GREAT DECIDER. Mrs. Gramerey—" What is your opinion about the right of ONE VIEW OF EQUAL SU Knicker—* Do you think women would vote for the best man?” women to vote? Bocker—"* Certainly; the bridegroom wouldn't be noticed Mrs. Park—* It's enough for me to know, my dear, that it at all.”” ‘ is fashionable comicbooks.com