Judge — March 12, 1927 — page 14: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This satirical cartoon from *Judge* magazine mocks government inventions or policies, likely from the WWI or Prohibition era. The images include: - A protective mask or helmet (possibly gas mask related) - A poison bottle with skull-and-crossbones (likely referencing alcohol poisoning or Prohibition enforcement) - A "STOP" sign held by figures (possibly federal agents) - Various caricatured men showing distress or alarm The satire appears to target government overreach—suggesting these "inventions" are actually intrusive or harmful policies imposed on citizens. The grotesque expressions and menacing imagery mock government initiatives as dangerous or oppressive rather than beneficial. The specific context (WWI gas masks, Prohibition enforcement, etc.) would resonate with contemporary readers familiar with these controversial government programs.