Judge, 1883-06-16 · page 10 of 16
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This political cartoon satirizes the handling of a scandal or controversy. The sketch shows three figures labeled "Expedient," "Argument," and "Lying," positioned around a cross marked "Short-Lived or Shoddy" atop what appears to be a body—labeled "Long Memory of Long-Christian [?]." The accompanying letter explains the Judge editor received this sketch with unclear attribution about what it illustrates. The cartoon appears to critique how public figures or institutions manage negative situations through convenient tactics: expedient solutions, persuasive arguments, and outright dishonesty, ultimately producing only short-term results while hoping people forget the underlying truth. The title "Under Control" is ironic—suggesting those in power claim mastery over a situation while actually employing ethically dubious methods. This reflects late-19th-century Judge magazine's typical satirical stance against corruption and political manipulation.
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