Judge — October 19, 1918 — page 4: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# Analysis of "The New Red Sea" Cartoon This satirical cartoon, drawn by Robert A. Graef, critiques American business and foreign policy circa World War I era. The central image shows a donkey (representing stubborn business interests) surrounded by dollar signs, satirizing profit-driven commerce during wartime. Surrounding vignettes reference various threats: aerial bombing, the "Federal Trade Commission," and a "U.S. Business" balloon under fire. The bottom panel mocks "Crown Prince" (likely German leadership) and Karl, possibly referencing German industrialists or political figures involved in wartime commerce. The title "Facts Are Stubborn Things" suggests the cartoon argues that despite propaganda or official statements, American business continued profiting from conflict. The "New Red Sea" likely alludes to bloodshed while businesses pursued financial gain, criticizing the perceived disconnect between battlefield casualties and corporate interests.