Judge, 1908-02-01 · page 2 of 18
Judge — February 1, 1908 — page 2: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This appears to be an early 20th-century satirical piece titled "We Laugh at It," depicting a chaotic newsroom or editorial office. The cartoon illustrates journalists and editors in comedic disarray—people fighting, papers scattered everywhere, with signs reading "Don't Feed Personals," "Please Mind the Copydesk," and other office notices. The satire targets the newspaper industry itself, mocking the supposedly genteel profession of journalism by showing it as pandemonium. The accompanying text discusses what makes humor in journalism, suggesting that funny stories often contain sudden surprises or contradictions. The specific political figures or events referenced remain unclear from this page alone, though it's clearly commentary on contemporary media practices and the chaotic nature of producing satirical publications.
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