Judge, 1922-12-30 · page 18 of 37
Judge — December 30, 1922 — page 18: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This illustration depicts a group of cherubic infants or putti gathered around what appears to be a dark, shadowy figure or mass in clouds. The title "The Land of the Uni[verse]" (text cut off) suggests a fantastical or allegorical scene. The exact satirical meaning is unclear without the complete text and additional context. The image could reference: - An imaginary realm or utopian fantasy - A commentary on innocence versus corruption (light cherubs versus dark center) - A mythological or literary allusion popular with Judge's readers The style and cherub imagery suggest this is likely from Judge's more whimsical or fairy-tale inspired satirical content, but without seeing the full caption and surrounding material, I cannot definitively identify the specific political or social target of the satire.
📄 Transcribed text from this page (OCR, searchable)
Machine-transcribed from the original scan — historical spelling and the odd misread are preserved.
“ The Land of the Uni ‘ iia boo _—"