Judge, 1909-05-15 · page 5 of 16
Judge — May 15, 1909 — page 5: what you’re looking at
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This Judge magazine page satirizes early 20th-century labor complaints through two pieces: **Top illustration**: Shows an airplane flying over a large crowd gathering, depicting what appears to be a public spectacle or aviation demonstration—a novel technology that captivated public attention. **Main comic ("A Division of Labor" / "All in the Name")**: A mother worries excessively about her son Bobby, imagining catastrophic scenarios he might encounter—working, hearing noises, missing trains, being responsible for accidents. The repeated "I DON'T WANT TO" refrain mocks both overprotective parenting and workers' resistance to responsibilities. The satire critiques how anxieties about modern industrial life—whether from mothers or laborers—create paralysis and avoidance rather than productive engagement with necessary work. The point: complaints and fears don't excuse inaction; duties remain regardless.
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