Judge, 1892-07-09 · page 9 of 16
Judge — July 9, 1892 — page 9: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This appears to be a satirical illustration from *Judge* magazine, though the OCR text is too corrupted to read clearly. The image shows a figure in a cap wielding large scissors against what appears to be a building or structure with dark, sketchy shading. The caption reads "HE HAS IT" (visible on the right margin). The cartoon likely depicts someone—possibly a political figure or reformer—"cutting" or dismantling something, using scissors as a metaphor for decisive action. Without clearer text or dating information, the specific target of this satire is unclear, but the imagery suggests critique of either destructive reform efforts or forceful political action. The architectural or industrial subject matter suggests this may relate to urban policy, labor issues, or government intervention of the late 19th or early 20th century.
📄 Transcribed text from this page (OCR, searchable)
Machine-transcribed from the original scan — historical spelling and the odd misread are preserved.
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