Judge — April 29, 1916 — page 1: what you’re looking at

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# "Gamboling on the Green" This 1916 Judge magazine cartoon depicts a woman in flowing robes dancing or frolicking outdoors with two small goats. The title "Gamboling on the Green" is a playful pun—"gambol" means to frolic, while "gamboling" sounds like "gambling." The satire likely targets women's leisure activities or fashions of the era, possibly mocking either: - The affectation of wealthy women's pastimes - The increasingly liberated behavior of modern women (the 1910s saw growing women's independence) - Fashion excess (the elaborate, billowing costume) The goats may represent foolishness or frivolity. Without additional context from surrounding Judge content, the exact social target remains somewhat unclear, though the tone is lighthearted rather than scathing.