A complete issue · 16 pages · 1889
Judge — July 20, 1889
# Analysis of Judge Magazine Cover, July 20, 1889 This satirical cartoon depicts anthropomorphized animals dressed as wealthy gentlemen and a woman, with the caption "The Animals: 'And Yet They Call Us Brutes!'" The image appears to be social commentary on human behavior and morality. Animals—dressed in top hats, fine clothing, and carrying weapons—are ironically expressing indignation at being called "brutes." The cartoon suggests that humans, despite their pretensions to civility and refinement, behave as brutishly as animals. The well-dressed figures in the background appear to represent human society, while the animal characters in foreground serve as a mirror to criticize human conduct. The satire mocks the hypocrisy of "civilized" society—that humans adopt formal dress and manners while committing acts as savage as any animal's.
# Analysis of Judge Magazine Page The main cartoon, titled "OUTGROWN HIS FATHER," depicts what appears to be political figures in Western attire. The dialogue references a father-son relationship where the son has "outgrown" the father's influence. Based on the context and era, this likely satirizes a shift in political authority or generational change within a political family or faction. The accompanying text sections include short satirical commentary on various topics—professional deception, a "solid muldoon" (possibly an ethnic reference), political advice about a legislature, and hair-wearing practices. Without clearer identification of specific figures or dates visible on this page, the exact political figures being caricatured remain unclear, though the overall tone mocks political pretension and hypocrisy typical of Judge's satirical approach.
