Judge, 1908-03-21 · page 5 of 16
Judge — March 21, 1908 — page 5: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page from *Judge* magazine contains several disconnected humor pieces rather than unified political satire. **Top cartoon ("Submarine Sadness")**: A diver struggling underwater, apparently representing WWI submarine warfare concerns—a contemporary anxiety given submarine attacks on merchant vessels and passenger ships during the war era. **"Just as Good as Ever, Too"**: A physician using outdated folk remedies (castor oil), satirizing old-fashioned or ineffective medical practices. **"A Lenten Litany for Ladies"**: Religious satire mocking women's frivolous concerns during Lenten season. **"Paris or Bust"**: An automobile cartoon about travel aspirations, seemingly mocking either unrealistic vacation dreams or automobile reliability. The page primarily offers social humor about contemporary life rather than partisan political commentary. The specific historical moment remains unclear without publication date context.
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