Judge — August 17, 1918 — page 4: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# "Out of Ammunition" This illustration by Angus MacDonald depicts a romantic or domestic scene rather than explicit political satire. The image shows figures by a stream beneath large trees—a woman in light dress seated centrally, a man in dark clothing to the left, and a child on the right among foliage. The title "Out of Ammunition" is ambiguous without additional context. It may reference a contemporary political or social debate about resource depletion, military readiness, or metaphorically "running out" of something—possibly relating to early 20th-century concerns about conservation or preparedness. The pastoral setting contrasts with the martial language of the title, creating potential ironic commentary, though the specific target remains unclear from the image alone.