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Judge — May 19, 1923 — page 19: what you’re looking at

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This appears to be a sketch titled "ing the Sabbath" (likely "Observing the Sabbath," with the beginning cut off). The illustration shows a woman in early 20th-century dress—including a wide-brimmed hat and jacket—sitting by a window, appearing to gaze outward pensively while holding what looks like a book or reading material. The satire likely critiques attitudes toward Sabbath observance, possibly mocking either overly strict religious adherence or, conversely, the restlessness of those confined to domestic, "proper" Sunday behavior. The woman's wistful expression and the composition suggest tension between prescribed religious duty and personal desire or freedom. Without additional context or visible author attribution, the specific satirical target remains unclear, though it engages with early-1900s debates about religious observance and social constraint.