Judge — July 10, 1926 — page 20: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This satirical cartoon depicts a chaotic urban summer scene with multiple disaster scenarios occurring simultaneously: explosions, fires, collapsing buildings, and people fleeing in panic. The imagery includes industrial accidents, what appears to be a hot dog stand amid the destruction, and various figures in distress. The caption's ironic title suggests this represents the magazine's cynical commentary on summer conditions in an American city—likely New York. Rather than celebrating pleasant warm weather, the cartoon satirizes the actual summer experience: oppressive heat creating dangerous conditions, accidents, industrial hazards, and general urban chaos and suffering. The signed artist appears to be "Forbell." This reflects Judge's typical satirical approach, using exaggerated disaster imagery to critique contemporary urban conditions and their human toll.