Judge — November 3, 1917 — page 4: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# Analysis of Judge Magazine Page The main illustration depicts two classical figures in a circular medallion—likely representing **Minerva (wisdom) and Mercury (commerce)**—flanked by decorative wings. This classical framing introduces content about WWI fundraising. The left column discusses **Judge's French Christmas fund** for soldiers in trenches, urging American donations. The right column, titled "Sixes and Sevens," contains brief satirical observations about wartime America, including commentary on Supreme Court Justice Goff's naturalization stance and Chancellor Day's abolition of college hazing. The satire targets civilian attitudes during wartime—critiquing both privileged concerns (naturalization debates, university traditions) and linguistic pretension (mocking French words used affectedly). The overall message contrasts trivial domestic controversies with soldiers' real suffering.