Judge — July 20, 1901 — page 8: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This appears to be a Judge magazine political cartoon titled "The International Uncle Sam." The central figure is Uncle Sam (identifiable by his striped pants and characteristic appearance), depicted as a large, rotund figure labeled "EXPANSION" at the top. The cartoon satirizes American imperial ambitions and overseas expansion. Labels visible include references to "The European Crooked Glass" and a note reading "Look at yourself from a Republican Standpoint," suggesting criticism of Republican expansionist policies. Various territories or colonial possessions appear to surround Uncle Sam, depicted as burdens or acquisitions. The satire appears to mock American foreign policy expansion and imperialism of the era, likely from the early 1900s based on the style and OCR date reference. The exact copyright date and specific territories referenced are unclear from the degraded image quality.