Judge — December 26, 1925 — page 9: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# Two Holiday Cartoons from Judge Magazine **Top cartoon**: Titled "The Absent-minded Professor," it depicts a crowded street scene with numerous people in holiday attire. The professor's observation—that holidays show "nothing but smiling faces on every street"—appears to be straightforward, though possibly ironic commentary on the cheerfulness people display during Christmas season. **Bottom cartoon**: "Bringing in the yule log" shows anthropomorphized animals (appearing to be mice or similar creatures) riding inside or on a large cylindrical object labeled what seems to be a log or cannon. The imagery suggests a festive, whimsical holiday scene, though the exact satirical point is unclear from the image alone. Both cartoons use holiday themes, likely from an early-to-mid 20th century Judge magazine issue.