A complete issue · 24 pages · 1913
Judge — October 11, 1913
# Judge Magazine, October 11, 1913 This political cartoon titled "WAX!" depicts a well-dressed man being manipulated like a puppet by two large disembodied hands. The man appears distressed, looking upward while the hands control him from above and below. The satire likely comments on political manipulation or loss of autonomy—suggesting someone in power is being controlled by unseen forces or special interests. The title "WAX" may reference the man's malleable nature (as in "wax in their hands," a common phrase meaning easily manipulated). Without additional context or identifying marks visible in the cartoon, the specific political figure or situation remains unclear, though the commentary on puppet-like control by hidden powers is evident. The artist's signature appears to be James Montgomery Flagg.
# Stag Smoking Tobacco Advertisement This page is primarily a **tobacco advertisement**, not political satire. The left side features a full-page ad for "Stag Smoking Tobacco," emphasizing its new "perfect flavor" derived from Burley leaf. The ad claims smokers have been "waiting and longing" for such a product and includes testimonials about its quality. The right side contains the magazine's contents page for the October 11, 1913 issue of *Judge*. While various articles are listed (covering baseball, movies, and humor), **no specific political figures or satirical cartoons are visible on this page**. The stag imagery—a large buck with prominent antlers—serves as the brand's logo, suggesting masculinity and strength to appeal to male smokers.
# Judge's Revue of Baseball This satirical baseball page uses caricatures to mock baseball personalities and situations circa early 1900s. The central comic strips humorously depict typical game scenarios: "One three base hit makes the whole world kin" shows excited fans; "The battree-e-es for today" presents managers announcing lineups; "Benched" illustrates a player's dismissal; and "3 and 2" references a tense count situation. The bottom panel, "Grand Stand Managers," features caricatured heads of what appear to be famous managers or owners of the era—likely mocking their distinctive appearances and reputations. The overall satire targets baseball's colorful personalities, fan enthusiasm, and the sport's social prominence in American culture, using exaggerated facial features typical of period sports journalism humor.
