Judge, 1926-07-24 · page 19 of 36
Judge — July 24, 1926 — page 19: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This cartoon satirizes Philadelphia's 150th anniversary celebration (sesquicentennial). The comic depicts the chaos of the event: at top, papers and a person are blown about frantically. The main panel shows crowds overwhelming various attractions—a Ferris wheel, Coca-Cola stand, and exhibition buildings. The satire centers on how the conductor (visible in a speech bubble) can barely manage the overwhelming crowds and attractions. The phrase "Alone at Last" is ironic—suggesting the opposite of peaceful solitude amid the madness. The "Witchcraft & Broomsticks" panel on the left appears unrelated, possibly an advertisement or separate comic strip. Overall, Judge mocks the sesquicentennial as an overly commercialized, chaotic spectacle rather than a dignified historical commemoration.
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Machine-transcribed from the original scan — historical spelling and the odd misread are preserved.
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