Judge, 1915-05-22 · page 14 of 24
Judge — May 22, 1915 — page 14: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page contains three separate satirical pieces: **"He Had Found the Place"** (left): A socialist speaker advocates for a society where "everyone has to be good by law." A heckler responds that such a place already exists—Sing Sing prison. The satire mocks socialist idealism by suggesting their utopian vision resembles forced incarceration. **"Not So Easy"** (center): A dialect-heavy piece (using affected Black vernacular common to period humor) where someone describes chaotic furniture installment payment disputes as sounding like fights or wild animals. The joke relies on period stereotypes. **"A Commonplace Fable"** (right): Animals debate whether to punish a dog that barks at the moon. One argues against action, claiming the "pest" will eventually spend their money and find "something else to howl about." The moral: troublemakers secure immunity through exhausting their critics' resources. This likely satirizes contemporary political agitators or reform movements. The cartoons above illustrate each story with period-appropriate line drawings showing people in discussion or conflict.
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