Judge — October 13, 1917 — page 16: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This satirical page humorously reinterprets military commands through domestic and civilian life. Each panel shows a different "military term" applied to absurd situations: - "Double Time" depicts a marital dispute - "Assembly" shows chaotic dinner preparation - "Cease Firing" and "Port" reference drinking and rowdy behavior - "Company Deploy" shows military officers amid civilian chaos - "Right Oblique" and "Pitch Tents" depict domestic disorder The central image features a large ledger showing "Profit" and "Loss" columns, suggesting business or economic themes alongside the military humor. The satire mocks both military jargon and civilian incompetence—implying that ordinary people facing domestic troubles might benefit from military discipline, or conversely, that military terms are laughably inapplicable to real life. The overall tone is lighthearted social commentary on American civilian culture.