Judge — March 25, 1899 — page 10: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This 1899 Judge magazine cartoon depicts two figures riding atop a large spherical object labeled "PACIFIC OCEAN" and "MEXICO." The man on left holds a megaphone marked "BOSS JOB," while figures on top wear hats marked "GREED" and "TARIFF." The figures appear to represent American political and business interests. The satire likely critiques American imperial ambitions and economic exploitation in the Pacific region and Mexico during the Spanish-American War era (1898-1899). The "boss job" and "greed/tariff" labels suggest criticism of politicians and businessmen using foreign expansion for personal profit rather than legitimate national interests. The partially visible text "We New Englanders have a few p[...]" suggests regional commentary, though the complete meaning is unclear from this fragment.