Judge — December 15, 1917 — page 14: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This cartoon appears to be a WWI-era military scene, likely referencing the famous Christmas truce or a seasonal military moment. The title "'Twas the Night Before" alludes to "'Twas the Night Before Christmas," suggesting a holiday theme. The image shows soldiers operating what appears to be a large artillery piece or gun emplacement. One figure commands "Suspend firing! It's only..." — the text cuts off, but the joke likely involves mistaking something harmless (possibly a reindeer or holiday imagery) for an enemy target. The satire appears to mock the absurdity of warfare interrupting peacetime traditions, or soldiers' hair-trigger readiness during a sacred holiday moment. The specific context of the incomplete caption prevents fuller interpretation.