Judge — March 24, 1917 — page 1: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# "War Babies" - Judge Magazine, March 24, 1917 This satirical cartoon depicts two anthropomorphized bulldogs wearing military headgear and decorative collars, labeled "War Babies." The image was published just weeks before America's April 1917 entry into World War I. The "war babies" metaphor appears to mock the inevitable offspring of military conflict—suggesting the destructive consequences of warfare. The dogs' aggressive posture and military attire satirize the martial spirit of the era. The list of prominent names promoting "joy" in this issue (Orson Lowell, Arthur Chapman, Walt Mason, and others) suggests Judge was using humor to process America's impending involvement in the global conflict. The cartoon likely critiques either warmongering attitudes or the grim realities awaiting soldiers, though the exact satirical target remains somewhat ambiguous from the image alone.