Judge — September 30, 1911 — page 4: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# "Opinions of the Court" - Judge Magazine Satire This page satirizes American obsession with record-breaking and danger. "As of Yore" mocks aviation stunts—despite crashes and deaths, aviators continue pursuing records. The cartoon implies this recklessness reflects broader American culture. "Look Out for This Fellow" depicts a man yelling "Fire!" in a crowded building, referencing the famous legal principle that falsely shouting fire is unprotected speech. The text criticizes someone in Canonsburg, PA, for doing exactly this, suggesting the legal principle offers no protection for dangerous panic-mongering. "How Alaska Is Being Treated" criticizes exploitation of Alaska's resources by politicians and industrialists. "Dr. Taft Puts a New Label on the Democratic Tariff Idea" attacks President Taft's tariff policies, suggesting he's disguising unpopular legislation under deceptive labeling.