Judge — October 12, 1912 — page 15: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This Judge magazine cartoon depicts a woman in an elegant black and white dress with large, dramatic feathered wings labeled "PROSPERITY," bursting energetically forward. Three men in dark suits behind her appear startled or concerned, watching her rapid movement. The caption "No Time to Listen" suggests the woman represents prosperity or economic boom, moving so swiftly that observers cannot catch up or voice concerns. The cartoon likely satirizes the rapid economic growth of a particular era (possibly the 1920s, given Judge's era and the Art Deco styling) where momentum seemed unstoppable and warnings went unheeded. The contrast between the dynamic woman and the static, worried men emphasizes how quickly conditions were changing, potentially beyond anyone's ability to control or moderate it.