Judge — May 27, 1916 — page 4: what you’re looking at

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# Analysis of Judge Magazine Page: "Editorials" This page contains satirical commentary on contemporary issues rather than a single cartoon. The main article "The Mystery Solved" defends women's fashion, specifically shorter skirts, against critics who claim the style is immodest. The author argues that skirt length has nothing to do with morality—the real issue is commercialism and manufacturers seeking profits. The accompanying illustration shows two women in conversation about lost acquaintances, with one mentioning her husband taking up golf. The right column includes brief satirical items on various topics: presidential selection, a man's facial injury, India's loyalty to Britain, warfare, and political elections. The overall tone mocks social pretension and conservative moral panic about women's changing fashion.