Judge — January 26, 1889 — page 8: what you’re looking at

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This Judge cartoon satirizes a carpenter or craftsman facing abundant choice. The sign reads "S. MORRISON, CABINET MAKER," and the figure stands amid scattered wood and materials in his workshop, appearing overwhelmed or uncertain. The satire's point appears to be about having "a wealth of well-seasoned material to choose" but struggling to decide what to make—a commentary on either: - **Indecision despite resources** (having plenty but lacking direction) - **Choice paralysis** (too many options creating confusion) The "perplexed" woodworker serves as the visual joke: a skilled craftsman surrounded by opportunity yet bewildered. Without the publication date visible, the specific political or economic reference remains unclear, though it may comment on post-WWI American economic conditions or labor issues circa Judge's early 20th-century period.