Judge — May 29, 1897 — page 1: what you’re looking at

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# "Croaking Again" - Judge Magazine, May 29, 1897 This political cartoon by Grant E. Hamilton satirizes the resurrection of economic crises. A large frog labeled "Free Silver" dominates the image, with smaller frogs nearby bearing labels including "Free Trade" and what appears to be "Silver Reform." Uncle Sam stands in the background, seeming to observe the revival of these issues. The cartoon suggests that despite efforts to suppress these controversial economic policies—particularly free silver (unlimited coinage of silver), which was a major political issue in the 1890s—they continue to resurface like croaking frogs. The title "Croaking Again" plays on both the frog imagery and the idea of these "dead" issues coming back to haunt American politics. The satire criticizes the persistent return of failed or unpopular policies.