Judge — December 26, 1925 — page 6: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# Analysis of Judge Magazine Cartoon Page This page contains two satirical cartoons addressing Christmas charity during what appears to be Prohibition-era America (suggested by the alcohol references). **Top cartoon**: Shows Santa Claus surrounded by charitable organizations holding signs ("Make Xmas Possible," "Help the Home Santa," "Charity Beginning at Home"). The question "Why limit it to the Salvation Army?" suggests debate over which charitable organizations should receive holiday donations—the satire criticizes the fragmentation of charitable giving. **Bottom cartoon**: Depicts a disheveled figure surrounded by liquor bottles beneath a sign reading "All for Bobby." The caption "Hey! Where's th' Vermouth?" mocks how Christmas charity is being diverted toward alcohol rather than legitimate causes, satirizing the hypocrisy of charitable giving during Prohibition when illegal drinking persisted. Both cartoons critique how Christmas generosity was being misappropriated.