Judge — December 21, 1918 — page 4: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# Analysis of "Some Reflections on Things Past and Present" This satirical page by Gordon Grant compares WWI military strategy with domestic American outcomes: **Top panels**: "Not 14 points, but ONE" depicts military officers with a soldier, contrasting President Wilson's famous 14 Points peace proposal with battlefield reality. "The most deadly" shows a cannon pointed at civilians, criticizing civilian casualties. **Bottom left**: "When Food got through" shows a barrel labeled "Finest Grade" being hoisted—likely mocking food rationing or profiteering during wartime. **"The Victory Parade"**: depicts American soldiers parading past Uncle Sam's hat and a building, suggesting hollow celebration amid actual suffering. The overall message critiques the gap between wartime promises and actual results—both military casualties and domestic hardship—using dark humor typical of Judge's political commentary.