Judge, 1919-08-30 · page 10 of 36
Judge — August 30, 1919 — page 10: what you’re looking at
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# Charlie Responds in Humanities Name This is a narrative comic strip (numbered 1-10) featuring a character named Charlie (likely a dog or animal character, based on the black silhouette figure). The plot concerns a house fire and rescue efforts. The satire targets bureaucratic absurdity: a woman must obtain a "permit to pray" before entering a burning house to save her child. Subsequent panels mock red tape further—a "deputy fireman" is appointed, characters debate procedure while the child remains in danger, and officials obsess over permits and proper channels rather than acting. The title "Heroes are Made, Not Born" ironically suggests that heroism requires bureaucratic approval. The humor derives from the obvious conflict between life-threatening emergency and administrative procedure, critiquing how government regulation and formality can paralyze practical action. The reference to "asbestos" in later panels appears to relate to fire-safety regulations, though the exact context is unclear from the image alone.
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