Judge — June 2, 1928 — page 12: what you’re looking at

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# "Cutting Down Father's for Willie" This two-panel cartoon satirizes parental indulgence of children. The title references the nursery rhyme "Father's Day Off," and depicts parents literally "cutting down" (altering/repurposing) the father's clothing for their son Willie. **Top panel ("In the Country"):** A woman tailors the father's pants while he stands on a chair, being fitted. **Bottom panel ("In the City"):** A woman sprays/dyes the father's suit jacket to create a children's outfit, with tailoring supplies visible. The satire mocks how wealthy parents sacrifice their own comfort and dignity—even their clothing—to satisfy their children's demands. The "country vs. city" contrast likely emphasizes that this materialistic excess occurs in both settings. It's a critique of child-centered parenting and parental weakness in disciplining or denying offspring.