Judge — February 7, 1925 — page 6: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# "Suggestion to Big Game Hunters" This satirical cartoon critiques wealthy big-game hunters by contrasting their hobby with charitable work. The upper portion depicts an elaborate nightclub or entertainment venue featuring "The Jolly Adios Four" (appears to be a musical act) and a "Bill Collector" character, suggesting frivolous spending. The lower scene shows well-dressed men and a woman observing this spectacle, presumably the "big game hunters" referenced in the title. The caption poses a moral challenge: "Why not make your hobby a boon to humanity as well as a diversion?" The satire suggests that hunting exotic animals for sport and entertainment represents misplaced priorities when the same wealth and effort could benefit society. This reflects Progressive Era concerns about wealthy class excess during a period of significant social inequality.