Judge — August 11, 1917 — page 1: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# "Any Sport in a Storm" This August 1917 *Judge* cover depicts three figures sheltering under an umbrella during rain, captioned "Any Sport in a Storm." The cartoon likely satirizes how people adapt their recreational activities during adverse conditions—or possibly comments on wartime behavior shifts. Given the 1917 date (U.S. entry into World War I), the figures may represent civilians finding entertainment or distraction despite national crisis, playing on the phrase "any port in a storm." The middle figure appears more formally dressed than the others, suggesting possible class commentary. The "Notice to Reader" requests readers stamp the magazine for soldiers/sailors at the front, confirming the wartime context. The exact satirical target remains unclear without additional context, though it likely addresses civilian attitudes during the war effort.