Judge, 1915-12-18 · page 15 of 28
Judge — December 18, 1915 — page 15: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This appears to be an illustration from *Judge* magazine depicting a woman in an elegant dress sitting on what looks like a dock or waterfront setting, with industrial structures visible in the background. The caption reads "HIM, ANSWER BEFORE CHRISTMAS." The cartoon likely satirizes romantic or marital pressure around the Christmas season—a common theme in early 20th-century American humor. The woman's contemplative pose and the caption suggest she's awaiting a marriage proposal or important romantic commitment before the holidays arrive. The artist signature appears to read "Robschabelitz" or similar. Without additional context about the specific issue date, I cannot identify the particular figures or reference any contemporary events this may allude to.
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Machine-transcribed from the original scan — historical spelling and the odd misread are preserved.
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