Judge, 1901-11-09 · page 12 of 16
Judge — November 9, 1901 — page 12: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily **advertising**, with one notable political cartoon titled "The Reverse of the Medal!" **The Main Cartoon:** The cartoon depicts a conversation between an English Recruiting Sergeant (Broprick) and an Ex-Yeoman soldier. The sergeant encourages the poor man to join the Imperial Yeomanry, but the ex-soldier refuses, claiming he previously served and "haven't got my money yet!" He's now pawning his medal out of desperation. **The Satire:** This critiques the British military's failure to adequately compensate soldiers. The "reverse of the medal" suggests that military service—supposedly honorable—actually leaves veterans impoverished and unpaid. The joke's bitter irony: the medal itself becomes worthless, requiring pawn rather than pride. **Historical Context:** This likely references late 19th-century concerns about veteran welfare in Britain, where soldiers received inadequate compensation and struggled financially after service. **Rest of Page:** Mostly period advertisements for Kodak film, Mariani Tonic, Wilson Whiskey, Sohmer Pianos, and railroad services, with minor comic snippets about philosophy and domestic situations.
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