Judge, 1887-09-03 · page 1 of 16
Judge — September 3, 1887 — page 1: what you’re looking at
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This cartoon satirizes disagreement over tariff policy. The figure on the left, labeled "Grocer of Tailors," appears to represent a merchant or tradesman advocating for coat repair. Uncle Sam (right, in striped pants) responds that his old coat is "good enough" and will last "another hundred years." The satire likely concerns American protectionist tariff debates of the 1880s. The "old coat" represents existing tariff policy; one faction wants it modernized ("repaired"), while another—represented by Uncle Sam—insists the current system remains adequate despite its age. The cartoon mocks resistance to tariff reform, suggesting opponents cling stubbornly to outdated economic policies rather than address contemporary commercial needs.
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yunse's FREE RAILWAY ACCIDENT POLICY. RED FOR$500.00. ; YOU ARE INSURE ‘of this ssue.See pagelz. VOL.12 NO. 307 THE: OLD COAT. Ononvs oy Tanons—“ Hadn't you better let us repair that coat? t's too old-fashioned for these go-ahead times” ‘Uxotx Sau—“The coat is good enough for me, and will last at least another hundred years!”