Judge — July 30, 1898 — page 1: what you’re looking at

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# Analysis of "Spain Sees Stars—and Stripes" This **Judge** magazine cover from July 30, 1898, references the Spanish-American War. The central caricature depicts Spain as a grotesque, suffering figure wearing a bandaged head and appearing dazed or defeated—"seeing stars" from being struck. The American flag looms behind Spain's head, while labels identify figures as "Spain," "Schley" (likely Admiral Winfield Scott Schley, who commanded U.S. naval forces), and what appears to be another American military figure. The radiating lines suggest explosive impact or a sudden blow. The satire celebrates America's military dominance in the brief 1898 conflict, which resulted in Spain losing colonial territories including Cuba, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines. Spain is portrayed as overwhelmed and humiliated by American force.