Judge — March 2, 1918 — page 1: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This cartoon satirizes military burdens during World War I. The large caricatured figure in a military uniform carries an enormous bag stuffed with supplies and equipment, while a small child (representing either a dependent or civilian) tugs at his leg. The title "Excess Baggage" suggests the cartoon critiques either: - Military overburden with unnecessary supplies or bureaucratic weight - The financial/logistical strain of supporting dependents during wartime - Possibly soldiers weighted down by unnecessary military apparatus The exaggerated caricature and grotesque features were common Judge magazine satirical style. The "Notice to Readers" box indicates wartime sensitivity about content, suggesting this may address a controversial aspect of the war effort or military organization.