Judge — August 27, 1927 — page 6: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# "Bare Left at the Cross-Roads" This cartoon satirizes dangerous driving behavior at rural intersections. The image shows a catastrophic multi-car crash at a crossroads marked with a "Danger Roads" warning sign. Multiple automobiles have collided violently, with passengers and debris flying through the air. A young boy stands near the sign looking distressed, apparently a witness to the chaos. The title suggests ironic commentary on traffic directions—"bare left" (possibly a pun on "bear left") at dangerous intersections. The cartoon likely critiques reckless driving speeds and drivers' failure to heed safety warnings, particularly at rural crossroads where visibility and control were problematic. This reflects early 20th-century concerns about automobile safety as cars became more common.