Judge — April 29, 1911 — page 5: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

The page contains two satirical cartoons addressing elderly men's welfare. **Top cartoon:** "Why Not a Fresh-Air Farm for the Old Boys?" depicts a chaotic seaside scene with elderly men engaged in various undignified activities—falling, tumbling, playing roughly. The satire mocks the "fresh-air farm" concept (a Progressive-era charity initiative), suggesting such programs for elderly men would result in comic disaster rather than genuine benefit. **Bottom cartoon:** "The Officer of the Day" shows a military officer surrounded by soldiers in what appears to be a barracks or garrison setting. The satire likely critiques military discipline or officer conduct, though the specific reference is unclear without additional context. Both cartoons employ exaggeration and physical comedy typical of Judge's satirical style, targeting social welfare programs and military authority as worthy subjects for ridicule.