Judge — July 2, 1910 — page 1: what you’re looking at

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# "Our Glorious Fourth" This Judge magazine cover, credited to Grant E. Hamilton, uses a grotesque caricatured face to satirize Fourth of July celebrations. The exaggerated features—bulging eyes, prominent teeth, wild hair—suggest mockery of American Independence Day festivities, likely critiquing how the holiday was actually celebrated. The title "Our Glorious Fourth" appears ironic given the unflattering imagery. Without the specific publication date visible in this image, the exact political target remains unclear, but Judge frequently used such caricatures to comment on American cultural practices or political figures associated with July Fourth events. The 10-cent price indicates this is from the late 19th or early 20th century, when Judge was prominent.