Judge — October 16, 1915 — page 3: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# "Hunting 'Round Yapp's Crossing" This political cartoon depicts a chaotic scene at what appears to be a rural crossing or border area. The title references "Yapp's Crossing," though the specific historical location isn't immediately clear from the image alone. The cartoon shows numerous figures engaged in various activities—some appear to be hunting, others fighting or fleeing. Signs visible in the illustration include references to rules or regulations being "allowed" or "not allowed," suggesting the satire concerns enforcement (or lack thereof) of rules at this location. The densely-packed composition with multiple simultaneous actions is typical of Judge magazine's style, creating visual chaos that likely comments on disorder, rule-breaking, or lawlessness. Without additional historical context, the specific political target remains unclear, though it appears to satirize either enforcement problems or jurisdictional confusion at this crossing.