Judge — January 7, 1911 — page 4: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This satirical page uses the metaphor of a judge's scales to critique financial instruments and market speculation during what appears to be the early 20th century. **Top cartoon**: A judge balances a "1911 Model" automobile against a "Mortgage" document, questioning which is more valuable—mocking Americans' tendency to pursue luxury goods while ignoring debt obligations. **Middle section**: "Mary Had a Little Lamb" parody shows a woman labeled with "Bonds," "Stocks," and "Gullible Investor" following her, satirizing how easily investors follow financial trends. **Bottom cartoons** ("Seeking a Fortune"): Depict financial schemes—one shows men trading an apple barrel, another shows con artists presenting a fake "City Bank" to a gullible consumer, mocking get-rich-quick schemes and financial fraud targeting ordinary people. The overall message: warns against financial recklessness and market manipulation.