Judge, 1919-08-02 · page 18 of 36
Judge — August 2, 1919 — page 18: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
**The main illustration** depicts a ghostly female figure appearing to a terrified man, likely referencing Nathaniel Hawthorne's literary works (the "Pursued" section discusses Hawthorne). The dramatic gothic imagery suggests themes of supernatural haunting or psychological torment common in 19th-century literature. **The "High-Brows" section** satirizes intellectual pretension through anecdotes: a scientist seeking alternative fuels, someone pursuing "perpetual motion," and Professor Diggs writing encyclopedia entries while constantly complaining about insufficient reference materials. The humor mocks academics' self-importance and excessive verbosity. **The smaller cartoons and jokes** (under "Travel," "Secret Diplomacy," "The Fatal Stroke") offer light social humor—a porter's deferential language changing based on whether a wife is present, and theatrical absurdism. The page overall represents *Judge* magazine's characteristic blend of literary satire, social observation, and visual comedy targeting educated readers' foibles.
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