Judge — December 18, 1920 — page 3: what you’re looking at

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# Analysis of Judge Magazine, December 18, 1920 This illustration by Walter De Maris depicts a domestic financial dispute. A seated man in formal attire (appearing distressed or confrontational) addresses a standing woman, with two other men observing in the background. The dialogue reveals the satire's point: the man claims he's "keeping money troubles from" the woman, yet she responds that she wouldn't "have money troubles" if she could keep things from him—implying she'd hide her spending habits. This reflects post-WWI anxieties about marriage, gender roles, and household finances during economic uncertainty. The cartoon satirizes the tension between spouses over money management, with the woman's retort suggesting wives felt controlled or judged regarding their financial independence and discretionary spending.