Judge, 1917-09-29 · page 18 of 28
Judge — September 29, 1917 — page 18: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page collects anti-German satirical cartoons from European publications during WWI. The top-left cartoon (Swiss *Nebelspalter*) shows a German military figure refusing to let anyone enter or leave—satirizing German wartime restrictions and aggression. The top-right (Dutch *De Amsterdammer*) depicts Archangel Michael entering the German parliament (Reichstag), suggesting divine judgment against Germany or hopes for its defeat. The bottom-left cartoon (British *Sunday Evening Telegram*) shows two figures in gas masks and protective gear labeled "Anti-German Poison-Mask," sarcastically suggesting civilized nations need such protection when dealing with Germans—implying Germans are toxic or dangerous. The bottom-right Italian cartoon (*L'Asino*) shows an angel figure with an unfurled flag obscuring a figure below, titled "Hidden under German Peace," criticizing German peace proposals as deceptive cover for continued aggression or occupation.
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| WAR CARTOONS FROM ABROAD | tt, er will mich nix mehr herauslassen! e Dame, Nix mehr herein! “Heavens! He won’t let me out!” . A A “No, my fine miss; I will not let anything in?” Entry of the Archangel Michael into the Reichstag. Nehelspalter (Zurich). , De Amsterdammer (Amsterdam.) The Rescuer Optreden van den Aartsengel Michaé! in den Rijksdag. Anti-Germ-an Poison-Mask Sotto la pace tedesca. The most suitable costume for members of civilized nations who have per- Hidden under German Peace.— sonal dealings with the people of German race in future.—Sunday Evening L’Asino (Turin). Telegram (London). Be-smreoersrrn wa comicbooks.com