Judge — May 9, 1896 — page 11: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This political cartoon depicts "sandwich men"—workers who carried advertising boards front and back—caricatured as prominent political figures. Each figure holds a placard with partial text visible: "I'M IN IT A LITTLE BIT," "NOW OR NEVER," "LOOK OUT FOR THE DARK HORSE," "SEE ME OR ME," and similar phrases. The caption states these "look like McKinley," referring to President William McKinley, suggesting the cartoon satirizes politicians or political candidates who, like sandwich men, display contradictory or vague messages to the public. The grave marked "ST. LOUIS" at the bottom likely references political events surrounding that city. The satire mocks political figures for their unclear platforms and opportunistic positioning.