Judge — March 17, 1923 — page 1: what you’re looking at

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# Analysis This is the cover of *Judge* magazine from March 17, 1923. The caption reads "For the Love of Mike," a common colloquial expression of the era meaning "for goodness sake." The illustration shows a woman in 1920s attire (cloche hat, loose-fitting dress with decorative details) adjusting her hat with a wistful or contemplative expression. The sketch style is romantic rather than overtly satirical. Without additional context or text identifying the specific reference, the cartoon's precise satirical target is unclear. It may reference a contemporary romantic scandal, popular song, or social commentary about women's fashion and dating customs of the Jazz Age era, but the image alone doesn't definitively establish which. The aesthetic suggests commentary on modern femininity or romance rather than politics.