Judge, 1888-03-24 · page 9 of 16
Judge — March 24, 1888 — page 9: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This appears to be a political cartoon titled "ETO REACH A SECOND TERM" (likely "EFFORT TO REACH A SECOND TERM," with the beginning cut off). The cartoon depicts a figure in a sleigh being pulled by dogs through a snowy forest landscape. The driver appears to be struggling or gesturing urgently, while multiple dog teams are visible in the background, suggesting a difficult, arduous journey. The satirical point seems to be that achieving a second presidential term requires tremendous effort and struggle—depicted through the harsh, winter landscape and straining dogs. Without the magazine's date and full context, I cannot identify the specific president or election being referenced, but the metaphor equates political ambition with an exhausting, difficult trek through treacherous conditions.
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ETO REACH A SECOND TERM. comicbooks.com