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# "Ring Off!" - Judge Magazine, October 23, 1915 This cartoon by Mary Lane McMillan depicts a military officer seated while a woman gestures dramatically, appearing to scold or dismiss him. The title "Ring Off!" suggests a breaking of engagement or romantic relationship. The satire likely comments on wartime romance or military courtship during World War I (which the U.S. had not yet entered in October 1915, though the war was ongoing in Europe). The woman's animated posture and the officer's seated, somewhat chastened demeanor suggest she has authority in the relationship—perhaps satirizing contemporary debates about women's independence, courtship customs, or the impact of military service on domestic relationships. The specific identities of these figures remain unclear without additional context.