Judge, 1920-08-07 · page 24 of 36
Judge — August 7, 1920 — page 24: what you’re looking at
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This appears to be a literary essay with illustrations rather than a political cartoon. The piece, by Benjamin De Casseres, discusses three fictional/literary locations inspired by real authors and works. **Key References:** - **"Nowhere"**: References Samuel Butler's satirical novel *Erewhon* (1872)—"Nowhere" spelled backward—which critiqued Victorian society through an inverted world where machinery is forbidden and illness is criminalized. - **"Somewhere"**: Appears to be a fictional American town (likely inspired by realistic American fiction), featuring a character named "Win" who becomes mayor through populist appeal and pursues Prohibition ("making the town...dry"). - The essay celebrates literary genius and unconventional thinking, mentioning James Huneker (real critic) and referencing Mark Twain and other American authors. **The Satire's Point:** The piece satirizes American small-town politics and Prohibition-era moralizing through the character Win, who manipulates townsfolk despite his flaws, suggesting criticism of populist politicians and reform movements.
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