Judge — March 27, 1926 — page 6: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# "Spring Has Cub!" — Judge Magazine Cartoon This is a satirical cartoon depicting chaos in an urban street scene, likely from the early 20th century. The title "Spring Has Cub!" appears to be a pun—playing on "spring has come" while suggesting young troublemakers ("cubs") are causing mayhem. The cartoon shows multiple automobiles colliding and careening dangerously through a street near a school building, with pedestrians and children scattering in panic. Various figures carry signs reading "SCHOOL" and "KERCHOO!" (suggesting collision sounds). The satire likely critiques reckless automobile driving in urban areas and the danger posed to pedestrians and schoolchildren. The chaotic composition emphasizes how cars represented a new, uncontrolled threat to public safety in rapidly modernizing cities. This reflects early automotive-era safety concerns that became a major public issue.