Judge, 1920-06-12 · page 6 of 36
Judge — June 12, 1920 — page 6: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
# Analysis of This Judge Magazine Page This page contains two distinct illustrations accompanying a serialized fiction story titled "Undertaking an Undertaker" (Chapter III), about a character named Harlem Screech who is an undertaker. The **top silhouette illustration** shows figures in what appears to be a séance scene, accompanying dialogue about "that mean old ghost who refused to show up at the séance we attended." The **bottom illustration** depicts two men in period clothing standing near a railway car or mobile structure, with a caption reading "Of Course It's Practical, Henry. We Could Sleep at One End and Do Our Cooking at the Other." Neither illustration appears to contain political satire or caricature. This seems to be primarily **entertainment/fiction content** rather than political commentary—typical of Judge's mixed editorial approach combining humor, satire, and serialized stories.
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