Judge — May 26, 1917 — page 15: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This satirical page uses humorous illustrations to redefine military terminology through domestic and social situations rather than actual warfare. "Close Order" shows a couple embracing by moonlight. "Attention" depicts a woman catching two men's gaze. "Detachment of the Enemy in Flight" shows flags retreating. "Counter Attack" illustrates a chaotic social gathering with multiple figures. "Extended Front" shows a man viewing a woman's dress hem. "Pettiping in Disorder" depicts a man falling, with a woman's petticoat visible. The satire plays on the contrast between serious military language and trivial social/romantic scenarios, suggesting that civilian life—particularly interactions between men and women—operates under "military" rules and strategies. This reflects early 20th-century humor about gender relations and courtship dynamics.