Judge — February 2, 1924 — page 3: what you’re looking at

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# Judge Magazine Cartoon Analysis This page from *Judge* magazine features a satirical cartoon titled "Judge" by Gilbert Wilkinson. The sketch depicts what appears to be a crowded street scene with well-dressed figures, including a woman in a hat and coat speaking to others. The caption reads: "Is the new minister very popular with his flock?" / "Oh, yes, he prays to capacity houses every Sunday!" The satire targets a minister whose popularity stems not from spiritual merit but from his ability to fill the church to capacity—suggesting his appeal is superficial or showmanship-based rather than genuinely religious. The joke mocks both the minister's theatrical preaching style and congregants' shallow reasons for attendance, critiquing commercialization of religion and the minister's focus on attendance numbers over authentic faith.