Judge — February 19, 1887 — page 9: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This appears to be a multi-panel cartoon satirizing the coal industry and labor conditions. The top panel shows a coal dealer's storefront ("Levi Colesterin, Dealer in Coal and other Precious Stones"), while subsequent panels depict what appears to be labor disputes or working conditions at coal operations. The imagery includes figures struggling with coal transport, a manager's office, and what appears to be commentary on industrial labor practices. References to "Old Erie Canal" and various coal-related operations suggest this critiques 19th-century coal industry practices. The cartoon's overall tone appears critical of either monopolistic coal practices, worker exploitation, or unsafe industrial conditions—common subjects for Judge magazine's satirical commentary during the industrial era. The exact historical event referenced remains unclear without additional context or clearer OCR text.