Judge — August 5, 1911 — page 1: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# Judge Magazine, August 5, 1911 This satirical illustration shows two figures sharing a drinking straw in a glass, captioned "STRAWS SHOW WHICH WAY THE WIND BLOWS." The image appears to be social commentary, likely critiquing intimate or scandalous behavior between two individuals. Without additional context about specific public figures or events from August 1911, the exact targets of the satire are unclear. However, the caption suggests the cartoon exposes hidden truths or reveals character through seemingly innocent actions—a common Judge magazine approach. The intimate positioning and shared straw imply impropriety or secret relationships being made visible. The image quality and artistic style (signed by what appears to be "Ault" or similar) is typical of Judge's editorial cartoons from this era.