Judge — June 20, 1914 — page 4: what you’re looking at

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# Analysis of Judge Magazine Page This page contains three distinct articles about humor and politics, framed by decorative "Judge" and "Editorials" mastheads. **Left column ("Humor"):** Discusses English versus American humor appreciation, noting Americans find steadily increasing sales for American humorous publications in London. It praises American humorists like Artemus Ward, Josh Billings, and Bill Nye. **Center:** Contains a small illustration captioned "SIX MONTHS AGO WAS CHRISTMAS DAY" showing a child playing with toys. **Right column ("When Women Vote"):** Satirizes women's potential entry into politics, predicting changes to political campaigning—particularly concerns about female voters being influenced by superficial appeals like "lace curtains and bric-a-brac" rather than serious issues. The satire suggests male politicians will need to adjust their strategies. The page represents Judge's typical approach: mixing cultural commentary with gentle mockery of contemporary social debates.