Judge — January 4, 1919 — page 3: what you’re looking at

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# "The Boomerang" — Judge Magazine, January 4, 1919 This political cartoon, drawn by C.D. Batchelor, depicts a figure lying on their back, struck by a boomerang labeled "HATE." The imagery suggests a satirical warning about the consequences of hatred or animosity. Published just after World War I's conclusion, this likely references post-war tensions or recriminations. The boomerang metaphor suggests that hatred directed outward returns to harm its originator—a common theme in post-WWI commentary about cycles of revenge and conflict. The specific political target remains unclear without additional context, but the cartoon warns against perpetuating hatred during a period of national reckoning and reconstruction.