Judge, 1917-12-01 · page 25 of 36
Judge — December 1, 1917 — page 25: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page compiles political cartoons from European publications during World War I, mocking various warring nations and their leaders. The top-left cartoon from *La Baionnette* (Paris) depicts a large Prussian militarist figure, satirizing German militarism as the speaker claims to have "given Prussian militarism a bigger kick" than political speeches accomplish. The top-right from *Le Rire* (Paris) shows a figure as a vanishing shadow—likely referencing Austria-Hungary's declining military power. The "Juggling with Fate" cartoon from *Bystander* (London) depicts a bear juggling bombs in the Eastern Theater, with commentary that the curtain may fall on Kerensky (the Russian leader), suggesting instability in Russia's war effort. The bottom cartoons reference other allied nations: a bear juggling fate, Kerensky depicted struggling, and "The Tight Boot" showing Italy experiencing military pressure—reflecting various fronts' precarious situations.
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WAR CARTOONS FROM ABROAD “Je viens de... encore un p nus les discours de mon député e just given Prussian militarism a bigger kick than my Deputy has with all his speeches.”—La Baionnette (Paris). Juggling with Fate A rather nasty performance in the Eastern Theater, but any moment may “Astre, tu palis. “Ombre, tu vas disparaltre.” “Star, thou art growing paler.”” “Shadow, thou shalt disappear.” —Le Rire (Paris) Lo Stivale stringe. The Tight Boot.—Numero (Turin). see the curtain rung down and astarturn Kerensky take its place.—Bystander (London). —Iberia (Barcelona).