Judge, 1889-08-17 · page 16 of 16
Judge — August 17, 1889 — page 16: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
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.
📄 Transcribed text from this page (OCR, searchable)
Machine-transcribed from the original scan — historical spelling and the odd misread are preserved.
7 & 5 9 n x ° fo) 2 2 E ie) o “TURN-ABOUT IS FAIR PLAY”; OR, THAT B 1G SEA BUSINESS.