Judge — January 4, 1913 — page 8: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page satirizes New York high society through mocking "society notes" about wealthy elites. The main targets include Count Ivan Hyflutski (a fictional Russian nobleman, likely mocking affected European aristocrats), and real figures like Miss Rosa Budd and Mrs. Bryar Bachbyter. The satire ridicules pretentious behavior: Hyflutski is described as "disreputable" and "immoral" yet admired; Miss Budd gave an "immodest" dance demonstration; and Mrs. Bachbyter was excluded from leading a parade because she wanted to use a "side saddle." The cartoons below mock class pretension—one shows a butcher and customer disagreeing over lamb quality ("A Prime Roast"). Judge's message: society's wealthy are hypocritical, ridiculous, and undeserving of their status.