Judge — April 21, 1928 — page 6: what you’re looking at

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# "Springtime on the Avenue" This Judge cartoon satirizes chaotic traffic and pedestrian dangers on a major city avenue, likely New York. The bird's-eye view shows multiple automobiles colliding in the center with a prominent "SMACK!" sound effect, while pedestrians scatter in panic around the accident. Figures appear to be falling or jumping away from the vehicles. The satire targets the hazards of early automobile adoption in urban areas—a common concern in the 1910s-1920s when cars were becoming prevalent but traffic rules and safety practices were poorly established. The title's ironic "springtime" reference suggests the season brings not renewal but increased traffic chaos and danger as more people and vehicles take to city streets.