Judge — May 10, 1919 — page 19: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This Judge magazine page compiles political cartoons addressing early 20th-century international tensions. Key panels include: **"In the Dry Zone"**: References Mexico's political instability; the "jack-in-the-box" metaphor suggests Mexico's unpredictable upheavals. **"Teaching them the goose-step"**: Depicts militarism spreading, likely referencing German military influence or authoritarian regimes adopting aggressive postures. **"The Philippine Graduate"**: Addresses U.S. colonial administration in the Philippines, sarcastically suggesting the island was being "schooled" by America. **"Which Will Win?"**: Shows a civilization clock in conflict—the cartoonist questions whether progress or regression will dominate. **"Anarchy's Invitation"** and **"Ready!"**: Comment on social upheaval and revolutionary threats to established order. The overall theme portrays a volatile world "seething" with competing ideologies, military aggression, colonialism, and social unrest. The satire critiques both foreign adventurism and domestic instability.