Judge, 1911-07-15 · page 20 of 24
Judge — July 15, 1911 — page 20: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily **advertisements and humor shorts**, typical of Judge magazine's format. The main cartoon features **Mr. Bear and Mr. Beaver** discussing tariff policy. Bear expresses anxiety that uncertainty about trade tariffs (specifically whether hides will be taxed) makes their economic status unpredictable—they were "worth a fortune" yesterday but are now "cheap skates." This satirizes how **business confidence fluctuates with political/economic policy**, and how tariff debates created genuine uncertainty for industries dependent on import/export goods. The beaver and bear appear to represent fur traders or related businesses vulnerable to tariff changes. The remaining content consists of short joke items labeled "TOOTS"—witty one-liners about modern life (automobiles, aeroplanes, bicycles), relationships, and human nature. These are filler humor typical of the era. Advertisements occupy significant space: Hunter Whiskey, Great Western Champagne, and Abbott's Bitters—all alcohol products, reflecting early 20th-century advertising norms.
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