Judge, 1884-06-07 · page 9 of 16
Judge — June 7, 1884 — page 9: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This appears to be a satirical Judge magazine cartoon, though the OCR text is too corrupted to read the caption clearly. The image shows what appears to be a wealthy or rotund figure (possibly a capitalist or politician) surrounded by barrels and goods, with other figures around him in attitudes of supplication or distress. The style and composition suggest commentary on economic inequality, hoarding, or exploitation during an era of American industrial capitalism—likely late 19th or early 20th century based on the artistic style. The caption fragment "GOD TO SAVE THEM" suggests the cartoon critiques how the wealthy or powerful invoke divine justification for their actions while common people suffer. Without clearer text, specific identifications remain unclear.
📄 Transcribed text from this page (OCR, searchable)
Machine-transcribed from the original scan — historical spelling and the odd misread are preserved.
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