Judge — August 9, 1919 — page 3: what you’re looking at

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# "Buddies" - Judge Magazine, August 9, 1919 This cartoon by Angus MacDonald depicts two young children sleeping together in a chair, titled "Buddies." Given the 1919 publication date (shortly after World War I's November 1918 armistice), this likely represents American and British soldiers as the "buddies" who fought together in the war. The intimate, peaceful sleep suggests the bond formed between Allied forces during combat. The satire probably comments on post-war solidarity between the nations, or possibly critiques how quickly wartime camaraderie might fade during the subsequent peace negotiations and economic competition. The title's simplicity contrasts with any deeper political meaning about international relations in this uncertain post-war period.