Judge, 1884-11-08 · page 6 of 16
Judge — November 8, 1884 — page 6: what you’re looking at
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This page from *Judge* magazine contains political satire targeting the 1884 presidential election. The main cartoon shows a figure labeled "Bull Dog Ben" (likely referencing Democratic candidate Benjamin Butler or a similar figure) with an anthropomorphic bulldog, captioned about lack of fun with a Democrat—mocking Democratic campaign efforts or candidates. The "Mapleson's Enterprise" section satirizes operatic impresario Colonel Mapleson's business schemes, using musical references as metaphor for political maneuvering. The longer letter from "Dear Judge" (signed as from Vermont) is the page's central political commentary. A rural voter describes being lobbied by British interests allegedly funding Democratic candidate Cleveland's campaign, claiming British money supports anti-tariff policies to flood America with cheap goods. The writer resolves to vote Republican (Blaine & Logan ticket) to protect American industry and jobs. This reflects the *Judge* magazine's Republican-leaning editorial position during the protectionist tariff debates of the 1880s, framing Democratic free-trade policies as foreign-backed threats to American workers.
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