Judge — May 31, 1890 — page 13: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This political cartoon depicts two men in formal dress shaking hands. The caption reads "FORGET NOT THE LIVING" with dialogue "Since you once rendered me, old friend!" The left figure wears patriotic/military regalia with a hat and sash, appearing to represent Uncle Sam or American authority. The right figure is dressed formally in civilian attire. Their interaction suggests reconciliation or debt repayment between two parties. The title's emphasis on "the LIVING" implies criticism of someone prioritizing memorials to the dead while neglecting obligations to living citizens or colleagues. The "old friend" reference suggests past favors or assistance being invoked. Without visible publication date or additional context, the specific historical reference remains unclear, though the cartoon appears to critique selective memory or misplaced priorities in governance or public service.