Judge, 1892-08-13 · page 3 of 18
Judge — August 13, 1892 — page 3: what you’re looking at
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# Analysis of Judge Magazine Page 99 This satirical page critiques labor unrest and political figures of its era. The top section contains brief editorial jabs at figures like Calvin S. Brice and references to Cleveland's election and General Weaver (likely the Populist candidate James B. Weaver). The main cartoon "Two Flags—Mark the Difference" contrasts strikers' causes with anarchism, arguing newspapers unfairly blame strikes on anarchists. It distinguishes between the "white flag" of legitimate labor grievances and the "red flag" of anarchism/violence. Below, "Irish Courtesy" depicts violent street confrontations, likely referencing labor disputes or ethnic tensions in 1890s America. The dialogue suggests drunkenness and threats. The "Correction Corrected" section shows a father-child exchange about dishonesty, apparently satirizing journalistic accuracy. Overall, the page reflects anxieties about strikes, anarchism, and immigrant communities during the tumultuous 1890s labor era.
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JUDGE GALVIN S. BRICE has betaken himself to the solitudes, and squeaks no squeak, : aiees Do NOT SHOOT the artists who got pictures of Grover; they did the best they could. E BEG to congratulate Uncle Sam on the statement that he is reported to greatly resemble Chairman Carter. eee L=t MR. DANA pledge himself to General Weaver and the public will begin to believe he is trying to elect Mr. Cleveland. see F W.H. HURLBERT is present will he signify as much by rising? BR, ‘A gentleman from Scotland yard would like to interview him. Se eee URIOUS—The strikers at Homestead are men who were brought here to starve out and put down the strikers of Several years ago. esis THE JUDGE differs from all the Democratic dailies. It did mot solely and exclusively suggest the public-notification business, and it is proud of it. ‘THE ALLIANCE is logical. If the government must be forced to buy silver at the sellers' price, why should it not be forced to buy potatoes on the same conditions ? R. MARY WALKER wants to preside over a department for dress reform at the world’s fair. Very well; but first let her take off her coat, vest, trousers and hat, and garb herself like a woman. USELESS TO ARGUE. MEMBER OF NORTHERN SOCIETY FOR THR INVESTIGATION OF THE NEGRO'S CONDITION — ‘* Would you like to be a slave again?” Uxctz Tontas—" Would 12 Yo! bet yo' sweet heart 'r would, boss.” His questioner —"* Why?" Unc Tontas—‘* Jes’ t’ heah dem Yankee bands whad come down byar in'sixty-one,” Hit war d’ fines’ music I ebber heared played.” TWO FLAGS—MARK. THE DIFFERENCE. AN EXCHANGE speaks of “the vile newspapers” that inspired the shooting of H. C. Frick. There are no such newspapers. It would be as unfair to charge the crime upon the strikers. The latter have a right to the sympathy that may be felt for them, and there is no newspaper that proposes to encourage violence or law-breaking of any kind. The trouble is with the anarchists, not one of whom is an honest workman, They associate themselves with causes that do not want them, and that are disgraced by the associa- tion,” They are the men that need to be put under foot, and it is insult and falsehood to say that anybody outside of them= selves has any sympathy for them. The white flag of the 8 striker stands for industry and is entitled to consideration. eee ..,. CORRECTION CORRECTED. The red flag of the anarchist is the rag of ‘idleness and __ ‘Now, pop! You've got to take that lickin’ back you gave me this mornin’ fer sayin’ ‘di that shad has rose.’ My teacher says, ‘has roes,’ fer shad, is right.” Cisse IRISH COURTESY. he drinks are on me, Moike.” er * Oi'll be hanged if they are. They're fyrrins Te ee. joi socaa) yelare) conghta ats comicbooks.com