Judge — October 8, 1927 — page 1: what you’re looking at

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# "Shake Brother" - Judge Magazine, October 8, 1927 This appears to be a satirical illustration about Freemasonry, given the visible Masonic symbol (swastika-like emblem) on the figure's clothing. The silhouetted scene shows two figures in what seems to be a clandestine meeting—one peering through a window while another figure inside performs what appears to be a Masonic handshake or gesture. The title "Shake Brother" references the secret handshakes central to Masonic ritual and recognition. The satire likely mocks either the secretive nature of Masonic societies or contemporary concerns about their hidden influence in American society. In 1927, anti-Masonic sentiment and conspiracy theories about secret societies were circulating in American popular culture, making this a timely subject for Judge's satirical commentary.