A complete issue · 24 pages · 1911
Judge — July 8, 1911
# "Putting Out the Flames" - Judge Magazine, July 8, 1911 This cartoon depicts a woman seated, actively fanning flames with what appears to be papers or documents. The caption "Putting Out the Flames" suggests ironic commentary—she's ostensibly extinguishing a fire, but her vigorous fanning would logically intensify it rather than suppress it. The specific identity of the woman and the exact political situation referenced is unclear from the image alone. However, given Judge's satirical focus on contemporary politics and social issues, this likely critiques someone (possibly a political figure or activist) whose actions—despite stated intentions—are counterproductive or actually worsening a problem. The 1911 date and artistic style are consistent with early Progressive Era commentary on American political controversies.
This page is primarily **advertising**, not satire or political commentary. It advertises decorative home art prints from Judge Prints (225 Fifth Ave, New York), offering customers free choice of colored drawings including "The Golf Girl," "The Giddy Girl," and "The Show Girl." Three specific artworks are showcased: "Springtime" (photogravure, $1–$1.50), "The Only Way to Eat an Orange" by James Montgomery Flagg (50 cents–$1), and "Smoker's Heart" (photogravure, 50 cents). The page also promotes a catalogue with eight colored drawings available for 50 cents. The content reflects early 20th-century consumer culture and domestic decoration marketing rather than political or social satire.
# Judge Magazine, Vol. LXI, No. 1551 (1911) The main cartoon depicts a speaker addressing a crowded audience indoors, with the caption: "A MUCH MORE HONEST AND TRUTHFUL) — 'AND I ASKED YOU ARE YOU GOING TO TAKE THIS LYING DOWN?' / Voice from audience — 'NO; THE REPORTERS ARE DOING THAT.' — London Punch." This is political satire about press coverage of public speeches. The joke critiques reporters who literally recline while covering events, suggesting they report dishonestly or lazily rather than standing to properly document speeches. The humor plays on the double meaning of "lying down" — both as passive acceptance and as the reporters' actual physical position. This reflects early 20th-century anxieties about journalistic integrity and accuracy. The page also contains period advertisements for Blatz beer and The Whittier Inn hotel.
