Judge — March 28, 1903 — page 8: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This political cartoon depicts a large anthropomorphic pig wearing a top hat, representing corrupt business interests or monopolies. The pig overlooks an urban landscape with a Capitol building visible in the background, suggesting federal influence. The building below is labeled "The Pig Blocks Road of Competition" with additional text referencing "All Squeal Schemes" and "Road to Competition." The crowd of small figures at street level appears to represent ordinary citizens or competitors being blocked or exploited. The satire targets corporate monopolies and their stranglehold on fair competition during the early 1900s—likely addressing trusts or large corporations that controlled markets and prevented smaller businesses from competing fairly. The "pig" imagery suggests greed and corruption at the highest business levels.