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Judge — November 4, 1893 — page 9: Judge, 1893-11-04

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This appears to be a satirical commentary on **Egypt's governance and tourism**, likely from the early 20th century. The top panel shows a personified **Egypt as a seated female figure**, relieved to rest after standing for "over a month"—likely referencing political instability or crisis. The middle section depicts **"American Dancers"** performing, with a cynical caption suggesting foreign entertainers distract the populace. The bottom panels show **"Egyptian Joe" and "Koko"** (caricatured figures, possibly representing Egyptian citizens or officials) criticizing the closure of theaters during pleasant weather, sarcastically calling the decision foolish. The final silhouette panel shows crowds with protest signs, suggesting **public unrest or demonstrations**. Overall, the satire mocks **Egyptian political mismanagement**—the irony of closing entertainment venues when conditions improve, and the use of foreign spectacles to distract from serious problems. The specific historical context (date unclear from image) would require additional research.

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Gotan staruz—" Well, I'm blamed glad to get a rest! I've been standing 00 may feet for over oz wonta™ pe! CAIRO WEATRE” Cc Esquiuav Joe—"'Say. Koko, what confounded fools these people are! Just as the weather is getting ice and Cool they close the shewes Pr 5 comicbooks.com