Judge, 1889-02-09 · page 1 of 16
Judge — February 9, 1889 — page 1: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This political cartoon titled "A Friendly Admonition" features three figures: John Bell (left, in 1812 military dress), a small caricatured figure in the center wearing a spiked Prussian helmet, and on the right, a figure representing "The Great American Eagle" in formal dress. The central figure appears to be a caricature of a German or Prussian leader, likely referencing contemporary tensions with Germany. Bell warns against "poking him up"—suggesting the small militaristic figure is volatile and dangerous when provoked. The eagle represents American interests. The satire warns against unnecessary confrontation with aggressive foreign powers, using the eagle's patriotic message ("Peace and Good Will to All") to advocate restraint in international relations rather than military escalation.
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VOL.IS NO. 382 FEBRUARY 91889. - PRICE 10 CENTS. ENTERED AT THE Post Orrice aT New YORK AS SECOND-CLASS MATTER, Coprrionr IBB9 By THE JUOGE PuBLisHiNe Co. CEEACE AND. Bd SDWiILL To AL i wor A FRIENDLY ADMONITION. Joux Butx—‘ Don't poke him up, Bizzy—He's a very patient bird, but is almighty nasty when he’s.roused—I speak from experience! ” comicbooks.com