Judge, 1915-09-04 · page 1 of 27
Judge — September 4, 1915 — page 1: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This cartoon depicts a domestic scene where a woman in a light dress stands in a doorway while a man in dark clothing appears to be leaving or entering. Another figure is visible on the right side of the frame. The title "Safe!" suggests the satire concerns safety or security in a household context. Given the 1915 date and the woman's prominent positioning, this likely comments on domestic relations or marital propriety of the era. The composition—with figures framed in doorways and the apparent surveillance or observation occurring—may satirize concerns about monitoring domestic behavior or questions of fidelity that were common subjects in period satirical magazines. The specific social commentary remains somewhat unclear without additional context about contemporary scandals or social debates of September 1915.
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SEPTEMBER 4, 1915. Price, 10 Cents comicbooks.com