Judge — December 13, 1919 — page 21: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page collects editorial cartoons addressing World War I themes circa 1917-1918. The central title, "The Red, Fight and Spew," references Bolshevism (the "Red" threat), military conflict, and propaganda/misinformation. Key cartoons shown: - **"Black Against the Sky"**: Depicts a dark figure (likely Germany or militarism) looming over America - **"Loyalty"** (top right): Shows figures divided over patriotic duty, satirizing internal dissent during wartime - **Shipping/logistics cartoons**: Address U.S. economic preparedness and supply chain issues - **"Chaos" scene** (bottom right): Depicts American citizens in disarray, suggesting social disruption The captions from various newspapers indicate these cartoons satirize American unpreparedness, divided loyalties, profiteering, and the confusion surrounding U.S. entry into WWI. The collection critiques both government failures and public confusion about the war effort.