Judge — January 24, 1891 — page 2: what you’re looking at

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# "Humiliated" - Judge Magazine Political Cartoon This cartoon depicts a scene titled "Humiliated" showing what appears to be a working-class family (a woman and children) at their home's doorway, with a man in formal dress (likely representing a politician or authority figure) departing. The accompanying text discusses Jackson Horne being "Wundah what's de matter wid boss Jones" and references issues of confidence and birthday presents, suggesting themes of economic hardship or employer-worker relations during this period. The broader article addresses Democratic political policy regarding silver coinage, tariffs, and international labor competition—issues central to late 19th-century American politics. The satire critiques Democratic economic policies as harming American workers through cheap foreign labor competition and currency instability, positioning Republican protectionist policies as the alternative.