Judge, 1917-05-26 · page 20 of 32
Judge — May 26, 1917 — page 20: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page collects satirical cartoons from various international publications commenting on World War I and its aftermath. **Key cartoons:** 1. **"Wilhelm"** (top left): A Dutch cartoon showing Kaiser Wilhelm II warning his son that internal strife could damage their dynasty worse than Russian artillery—satirizing Germany's internal instability during the war. 2. **"A War Need"** (top right): A Sketch (London) cartoon humorously suggesting a new hybrid chicken breed (crossing Cochin China and Plymouth Rock) as a wartime necessity—likely mocking shortages or absurd wartime solutions. 3. **"The Homeward Bounders" and "The Labor Scarcity"** (bottom): Two cartoons addressing post-war labor challenges—one about soldiers returning home, the other sarcastically commenting on the impossible task of simultaneously childcare and lawn maintenance, reflecting domestic labor shortages. 4. **"After the Revolution"** (right): A Madrid cartoon questioning which nation will remain strongest after the war's conclusion. The page satirizes wartime disruptions, national anxieties, and post-war reconstruction challenges across multiple European perspectives.
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