Judge — August 23, 1919 — page 23: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page satirizes the financial and moral aftermath of World War I. The central question addresses the astronomical costs of the war and who bears responsibility. The four corner panels use personified nations commenting on the situation: - **"Cold Feet"** (London): Britain hesitates over war expenses - **"Paced!"** (Portland): America demands payment/accountability - **"The Ismaelite"** (London): Depicts suffering/displacement from conflict - **"Beggared!"** (Barcelona): Shows European devastation and poverty The central circular panel shows "History's New Page"—books recording Allied war losses, suggesting the permanent mark left by the conflict. The overall message: Nations must reckon with massive debts, human suffering, and moral consequences of the war. The magazine questions how societies will recover and who will ultimately "pay the bill."