Judge — April 29, 1916 — page 3: what you’re looking at

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# "Yapp's Crossing Believes in Preparedness" This satirical cartoon depicts a crowded beach or seaside town scene labeled "Yapp's Crossing," showing what appears to be a civil defense or disaster preparedness drill. The image illustrates numerous civilians, soldiers in formation, tents, and various emergency activities occurring simultaneously in an organized fashion. The caption's phrase "believes in preparedness" suggests this is mocking either overzealous emergency planning or a specific town's public safety measures—likely from the World War I era when such drills were common. The cartoon satirizes the chaos and confusion that results from attempting coordinated large-scale evacuation or defense procedures, despite official claims of orderliness. Various shopfronts and civic buildings line the scene, emphasizing this is a civilian population responding to governmental directives.