Judge, 1926-02-20 · page 3 of 36
Judge — February 20, 1926 — page 3: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
# Analysis of "FUDGE" Cartoon Page This appears to be a satirical cartoon mocking bus transportation and passenger behavior. The illustration shows exaggerated figures contorted in uncomfortable positions while boarding or riding a bus, with a "STOPS BUS HERE" sign visible. The cartoon satirizes the cramped, undignified nature of public bus travel—passengers are depicted with grotesque body distortions to emphasize discomfort and loss of dignity. The accompanying text (though difficult to read clearly in the OCR) likely comments on urban transportation problems and the indignities suffered by commuters. The cartoonist's signature appears present. This reflects early-20th-century *Judge* magazine's typical focus on social satire regarding modern urban life and its inconveniences.
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Machine-transcribed from the original scan — historical spelling and the odd misread are preserved.
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