Judge, 1917-09-01 · page 2 of 28
Judge — September 1, 1917 — page 2: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
# Analysis This page is primarily **advertising and table of contents** rather than political cartoons. The left side advertises "Heroes of History" biography volumes sold by Brunswick Subscription Co. at $1 each—a commercial pitch emphasizing inspiring biographical narratives for American readers during World War I era (the ad mentions "the great cause for which we are now arming"). The right side is Judge magazine's contents page (September 1, 1917, Vol. LXXIII). It lists numerous articles and illustrations, including pieces titled "Ficking a Profession," "Looking for U-Boats," and "The Unprotected," though without seeing the actual cartoons, their satirical meaning remains unclear. The contents suggest wartime-related humor typical of 1917 American satire. No specific political figures or caricatures are identifiable from this page.