Judge — November 28, 1925 — page 14: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This cartoon depicts a man and woman standing outside a U.S. government building (marked "U.S.A."), with onlookers peering from windows. The caption poses the question "Should he ask her in?" The satire appears to address immigration or admission to America. The well-dressed man and elegantly-attired woman (who appears to be wearing a crown or tiara, suggesting royalty or a foreign nation personified) stand at the threshold. The anxious faces in the windows suggest uncertainty or debate about whether to permit entry. This likely reflects early 20th-century American attitudes toward immigration or international relations—specifically the tension between welcoming newcomers versus restricting entry. The woman's regal appearance suggests she may represent a specific foreign power or immigrant group being debated in contemporary politics.