Judge, 1918-07-27 · page 18 of 36
Judge — July 27, 1918 — page 18: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This satirical illustration by Orson Lowell depicts "Old Dr. Drouth," characterized as an "indefatigable educator," encountering several of his students outside a "Curio Shop" on a boardwalk. The caption's incomplete text suggests the joke centers on the doctor's philosophical observation about nature's wonders versus the grotesque curiosities visible around him—likely implying that the students themselves, or their behavior/appearance, represent the "grotesque" elements he's remarking upon. The cartoon appears to mock pretentious educational figures who pontificate about natural wonders while surrounded by human oddities. The formal dress contrast between the professorial figure and the casually-dressed students emphasizes the social satire typical of Judge magazine's humor.
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Machine-transcribed from the original scan — historical spelling and the odd misread are preserved.
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