Judge — September 22, 1923 — page 20: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This cartoon depicts an allegorical scene of American intervention in World War I. The central figure appears to be **Lady Liberty or Columbia** (representing America), gesturing toward figures in the background labeled with words like "HUNGER" and "JUSTICE." Shadowy, demonic figures loom above, likely representing the evils of war or enemy forces. The title **"Over There!"** references the famous 1917 George M. Cohan song that became a rallying cry for American soldiers being sent to Europe. The cartoon satirizes American philanthropic and humanitarian justifications for entering the war—the "imperial need" mentioned in the OCR'd text. It suggests America is being called upon to rescue suffering peoples abroad, with Liberty leading the charge. The work appears to advocate for American intervention while simultaneously questioning whether such moral arguments adequately justify military involvement.