Judge — September 7, 1918 — page 4: what you’re looking at

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# "Hissing for Peace" This political cartoon by Grant Hamilton depicts a dragon—a traditional symbol of chaos and danger—coiled around a pile of skulls and military wreckage. The dragon's menacing posture and open mouth contrast ironically with the title "Hissing for Peace." A flag marked "PATRIOT" appears in the background, suggesting nationalist sentiment. The imagery satirizes how appeals for peace may mask underlying violence and militarism. The skulls represent war's death toll, while the dragon embodies destructive force disguised as something else—likely critiquing politicians or nations who claim peaceful intentions while maintaining military aggression or warmongering rhetoric. The cartoon appears to date from an era of international conflict, possibly related to World War I or similar period tensions.