Judge — December 3, 1898 — page 1: what you’re looking at

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# "His Baggage Is Checked for Troy" This cartoon satirizes travel to Troy, likely referencing archaeological expeditions or tourism to the ancient Turkish site. The illustration shows a traveler's luggage tagged and checked at what appears to be a government building (possibly a customs house, given the Capitol dome visible in the background). The joke plays on the phrase "checked for Troy"—a pun suggesting baggage inspection while referencing the destination Troy itself. The packed belongings and official tags indicate someone preparing for a journey, with the elaborate Capitol architecture emphasizing this involves official procedures or government involvement. Without additional context from the magazine's date (December 3, 1898), the specific historical event or public figure being mocked remains unclear, though it appears to comment on contemporary travel bureaucracy or a particular newsworthy expedition.