Judge — November 11, 1911 — page 3: what you’re looking at

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# "Moon Struck" - Judge Magazine, 1911 This satirical illustration depicts a figure being struck by or falling from a crescent moon against a starry night sky. The caption "MOON STRUCK" is the operative pun—a period term meaning both literally hit by the moon and figuratively driven mad or foolish. The ornate header shows a caricatured figure at a desk, flanked by decorative rocking horses, suggesting editorial commentary or artistic commentary. The specific identity of the central figure is unclear from the image alone. The satire likely mocks someone or something contemporary to 1911—possibly a political figure, scientific claim, or cultural phenomenon—by suggesting they've been rendered ridiculous or delusional. Without additional context, the precise target remains uncertain, though the whimsical astronomical imagery suggests absurdist commentary typical of Judge's satirical style.