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This page from *Judge* magazine contains a biographical satire of Theodore Roosevelt. The text mockingly describes Roosevelt as "a popular idol" while simultaneously ridiculing him through exaggeration and irreverent humor. The satire suggests Roosevelt sees himself as a reincarnation of historical figures (Julius Caesar, Alexander the Great, Moses). It sarcastically chronicles his career: his Harvard education (called "Dr. Eliot's Academy of Athletics"), his time in the New York State Legislature, his ranching period, his police commissioner role, and his enforcement of excise laws. The tone is characteristic of *Judge*'s political commentary—admiring yet contemptuous, celebrating Roosevelt's popularity while implying he's pretentious, overly theatrical, and self-aggrandizing. The piece exemplifies how turn-of-the-century satirical magazines addressed public figures with irreverent wit that modern readers would find surprising for its directness.
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Who's Who in Politics, (Comeluded from a preceding page.) Month,” ‘‘Division and Reunion, a Hi: tory of the Democratic Party,"’ and “A History of the American People from Washington to Me."’ Recreations, Put- ting and Cabinet-making. Addr En Route, Care of the Pullman Palace Car Company, or Lock Box 23, Trenton Post-office. ROOSEVELT, THEODORE. A popular idol, who enjoys the popular. Invest Qne Ent Save Big Money 7000 Bargains on Credit —_———f We will trust you—and you can buy all your furniture and home furnishings by mail on credit from our great 1913 éatalogue of 1000 Bargains. For instance, you may order rl : Tes 1 any item illustrated in this announcement, and the same ity, but resents the period of idolness, way from the catalog, by simply sending the first small pay- N Ex-President of the United States, and ere will be no delay. Shipment will be imme- ra ia . and afterafree 30-day examination in yourown home ji oe ved by many to have been in previ- pay the balance in small monthly payments, just " ous incarnations, respectively, Julius yor &3 you eara te money and had It convenient Cwsar, Alexander the Great and the Open An Account With Us leading figure in Moses’s story of the = creation, Latest debut on earth took place October 27th, 1858, in the city of New York, where he remained during the Civil War, protecting the inhabit. ants against the predatory operations of malefactors of great wealth who de- scended upon that peaceful hamlet at about that time. Took his B.A. (All- round Boxer) at Harvard, later known as Dr. Eliot's Academy of Athletics, at Cambridge, Mass., whence his marvelous command of the various languages of sport, in 1880. Studied practical poli- tics in the New York State Legislature from 1882 to 1884, attaining such pro- ficiency therein as soon to be able to open new lines of thought even to so d: a able a practitioner as Professor Thomas . million fant C. Platt, at that time the leading au 1s om th thority in political physics. After two Rocker Rocker Bargain Saicecainesh ea ub na oats years’ service on a Western ranch, “4 ey be vie breaking in bronco ponies, returned to city of his rebirth and for the discipline of his spirit ran for mayor on a losing ticket. Joined the police force as com- missioner and patrolman-at-large in 1897, being subsequently, because of his efficient work in the enforcement of the excise laws, showing his command over 30 Days’ Free Examination anTou.take absolutely no risk. as no rah, on wo send ‘sco Pte Sicseretea ¢F tag bonetat verter somtort Fiseury, sare cary ead on hetatared ta ths tesperish foluvescigns fo luvestigute tite greatop- portunity to ve money. 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Terms, $5.00 MEIKE, 106-110 Seventh ‘OR » MEN OF BRAINS IGARS -MADE AT KEY WESTJ= |HENRY LINDENMEYR & SONS PATER WAREHOUSE $2, 34 and 2% Rle=rker Street Branch Warehouse, 20 Beekman Street, New York ALL KINDS OP PAPER MADE TO ORDER large quantities of schooners, promoted to be Assistant Secretary of the Na in the administration of President Me- Kinley. Declared war on Spain in 1898, and ina battle of fierce activity, beginning at the base of San Juan Hill and ending at the top, alone and single- handed, armed only with a typewriting machine and a pocket camera, pouring reams of periods and countless films into the rear of the retreating enemy, he compelled the haughty sons of Castile to retire forever from the Western Hemi- sphere. As evidence of the terrible heat of this conflict, even the hill itself was moved two miles from its original base and landed on top of another em- inence known as Kettle Hill. As are- ward for this service he was elected Governor of New York, rising later to the vice-presidency of the United States as the predecessor of Charles Warren Fairbanks, of Indiana, the tallest msn to attain to that office. Became Presi- dent of the United States in 1901, and was elected to succeed himself in 1904, using the Ten Commandments for bis platform and employing two Cabinets to carry out his policies, one for use in- doors in wet weather, and the other # fresh-air Cabinet for outdoor use. Founded the Ananias Club, acting ®& In answering advertisements please mention JUDGE. It will be appreciated. comicbooks.com