Judge — September 22, 1917 — page 14: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This appears to be a political cartoon from Judge magazine depicting a WWI-era scene. The image shows armed soldiers on a beach with a British flag in the background, alongside civilian figures labeled "SHIPPING," "BIG BUSINESS," and "LABOR." Dead bodies lie on the ground. The cartoon's title "BRINGING UP T[HE...]" (text cut off) suggests commentary on war production or mobilization. The juxtaposition of military combat with labeled civilian interests implies satire about how business, shipping, and labor interests profit from or benefit from warfare casualties. The visual message appears critical: while soldiers die in combat, these economic interests thrive or are "brought up" (promoted/profited) by war. This reflects American skepticism about industrial and financial interests during WWI.