Judge — October 6, 1917 — page 7: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This cartoon depicts a German military figure (identifiable by the spiked Prussian helmet, or "Pickelhaube") carrying a bundle labeled "GERMANY PEACE" while appearing unwanted or rejected. The satire suggests that Germany's peace offerings were not genuinely desired—either by other nations or, ironically, by Germany itself. Given Judge magazine's American perspective and the historical context, this likely comments on failed German peace negotiations or proposals during World War I, suggesting skepticism about German sincerity. The figure's military appearance contrasts with the "peace" message, implying that German military ambitions undermined claims of peaceful intent. The caption "Nobody Wants It" emphasizes the universal rejection of whatever Germany was proposing.