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Judge — August 17, 1889 — page 16: what you’re looking at

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Judge — August 17, 1889 — page 16: Judge, 1889-08-17

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This appears to be a satirical cartoon titled "Turn-About is Fair Play; or, That Big Sea Business," though the OCR text is too degraded to read the accompanying article clearly. The image shows what appears to be a maritime or naval scene with multiple figures in period dress (likely late 19th century). The composition suggests a reversal or ironic situation—the title's phrase "turn-about is fair play" implies the cartoon satirizes someone receiving treatment they previously inflicted on others. Without clearer text or visible publication date, I cannot definitively identify the specific political figures or naval/commercial dispute being referenced. The cartoon likely addresses contemporary maritime policy, trade issues, or international naval conflicts, but further context would be needed for precise interpretation.

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7 & 5 9 n x ° fo) 2 2 E ie) o “TURN-ABOUT IS FAIR PLAY”; OR, THAT B 1G SEA BUSINESS.