Judge — June 17, 1922 — page 2: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# Analysis This page contains an editorial letter to the magazine's editor. A man sits at a desk typing, addressing "Dear Sir" with instructions about publishing business information for "Judge" by June 24th. The letter uses intentionally garbled typewriter-style text (mixing uppercase, lowercase, and symbols) to suggest either mechanical error or deliberate obfuscation. The satire appears to mock either: - Someone trying to hide information through unclear communication - Bureaucratic or legal language designed to confuse readers - A specific historical event or scandal requiring coded messaging Without additional context about Judge magazine's publication date and current events, the precise target remains unclear. The cartoon's humor relies on the contrast between the formal "Dear Sir" opening and the incomprehensible message that follows.