Judge — December 20, 1919 — page 21: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page satirizes American pacifists and anti-war activists during what appears to be the World War I era, branding them as "Iniquitous World-welfare Wreckers." The cartoons depict pacifists as destructive radicals using violent imagery ironically: an eagle (representing America) attacks figures labeled "Russia"; Uncle Sam strikes aggressively; and a figure labeled "Alien Red" wreaks havoc at a "Temple of Freedom." The captions—sourced from newspapers like the *Brooklyn Eagle* and *Spokane Spokesman-Review*—mock pacifists' hypocrisy: they claim peaceful intentions while allegedly sabotaging American interests. The "get him out, but don't wreck the place" quote sarcastically suggests removing pacifists without damage. The satire conflates pacifism with radicalism and foreign (particularly Russian/communist) influence, a common propaganda tactic of the period. The cartoons argue pacifists threaten national security and social order.