Judge — January 10, 1903 — page 1: what you’re looking at

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# "The Pig" - Judge Magazine, January 10, 1903 This satirical cartoon depicts a grotesque pig-headed figure towering over a dining scene, wielding a large fork or implement. The title "The Pig" suggests the figure represents greed, corruption, or excess—common metaphors in early 20th-century American political satire. The smaller figures at the table appear to be ordinary citizens or workers, dwarfed by this monstrous presence. The domestic setting with a "Home of All Joys" sign implies the cartoon criticizes how greed or monopolistic practices invaded American homes and daily life. Without additional context, the specific target remains unclear—whether this attacks business monopolies, political corruption, or labor exploitation common to the Progressive Era. The artist is credited as Grant Hamilton.