Judge, 1900-06-02 · page 14 of 16
Judge — June 2, 1900 — page 14: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily **advertising**, with one notable political cartoon. ## The Main Cartoon: "War and Famine" The central engraving depicts a allegorical female figure (representing Empire or imperial power) surrounded by chaos—soldiers, weapons, and suffering masses. The caption reads "The responsibilities of empire" and is credited to Puck (a competing satirical publication). **Meaning for modern readers:** This satirizes American imperial ambitions around 1900. The U.S. had recently acquired overseas territories (Philippines, Puerto Rico, Guam) following the Spanish-American War. The cartoon criticizes the moral costs of imperialism—suggesting that empire-building inevitably brings war, famine, and human suffering rather than civilization or progress. ## Other Content The page features advertisements for bicycles (Crescent, Columbia, Crawford brands), liquor (Eagle Popular Cocktails), and other period goods. A separate box advertises a portrait of President McKinley to be published in the **National Republican Convention** Judge, dated June 14, 1900—suggesting this issue was published during that convention season.
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