Judge — October 14, 1922 — page 18: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This appears to be a satirical illustration from *Judge* magazine depicting a chaotic street scene centered on automobiles and early automotive commerce. The drawing shows multiple figures examining or conducting business around early motor vehicles, with visible signage referencing "AUTO REPAIRING" and "AUTO PAINTING." The satire likely mocks the rapid commercialization and confusion surrounding the early automobile industry—the proliferation of hastily-established auto repair shops and services competing for customers in what appears to be a town setting (note the church steeple in background). The crowded, somewhat disorderly composition suggests satire about unregulated automotive businesses or the public's scramble to engage with this new technology. However, without legible text or clearer context, the specific targets remain unclear.