Judge, 1889-10-26 · page 8 of 16
Judge — October 26, 1889 — page 8: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This appears to be a satirical cartoon titled "Political Foc[us]" referencing President Harrison. The OCR text is incomplete, making the specific critique unclear. The image shows a chaotic scene outside a government building with well-dressed men in top hats appearing distressed or arguing. A figure in the center seems to be the focus of attention or conflict. An object labeled "CIVIL SERVICE" floats above like a balloon, suggesting the cartoon criticizes civil service policy—likely President Harrison's approach to patronage or government appointments. The exaggerated caricatures and tumultuous scene typical of *Judge* magazine's style suggest mockery of either Harrison's administrative decisions or the political turmoil surrounding his tenure. Without complete caption text, the precise grievance remains unclear.
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Machine-transcribed from the original scan — historical spelling and the odd misread are preserved.
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