Judge — October 11, 1919 — page 1: what you’re looking at

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# "Poor Fish!" - Judge Magazine, October 11, 1919 This illustration by Edna L. Crompton depicts a woman in a floral dress holding a round fishbowl containing what appears to be a bewildered fish. The title "Poor Fish!" suggests the cartoon is making a visual pun—the woman's expression and posture indicate she's observing the fish with amusement or pity, while the fish appears distressed. The exact satirical target remains unclear from the image alone. It may reference contemporary social commentary about war (WWI had just ended in November 1918), gender relations, or perhaps commentary on naive or trapped individuals. The "Tabloid Plays for the Tired Business Man" header suggests this is entertainment-focused content rather than hard political satire, though the precise joke requires additional context about 1919 events or theatrical references.