Judge — April 25, 1914 — page 1: what you’re looking at

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# "Idol Worship" - Judge Magazine, April 25, 1914 This satirical cartoon depicts ancient Egyptian idol worship to critique contemporary religious or social practices. The scene shows figures in Egyptian dress worshipping before a shrine with religious symbols (winged disk, scarab beetle, hieroglyphics). The satire likely comments on blind devotion to false gods or ideas—a common Judge magazine theme attacking superstition, materialism, or misguided faith. By presenting modern worship through ancient Egyptian imagery, the cartoonist suggests that contemporary believers are as foolish and backward as "primitive" cultures. The specific target is unclear without additional context, but Judge frequently mocked religious hypocrisy, commercial greed, and gullibility. The elaborate Egyptian setting emphasizes the absurdity of the devotion being satirized.