Judge — June 12, 1897 — page 1: what you’re looking at

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# "Another 'Stuffed Prophet'" - Judge Magazine, June 12, 1897 This political cartoon satirizes what appears to be a public figure—depicted with a halo as a false "prophet"—displayed on a "Bargain Counter" like merchandise. The figure holds a sword and tablets labeled "The Profit-Sighs," listing various broken promises or failed prophecies (text is partially legible but includes repeated claims about predictions and profits). The satire targets someone who has made grand public predictions or promises that failed to materialize, yet continues to be treated as authoritative. The "stuffed prophet" metaphor suggests the person is hollow—all appearance without substance. The bargain counter placement mocks both the figure's diminished credibility and the public's continued willingness to buy into false claims.