Judge — June 1, 1907 — page 9: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This cartoon satirizes presidential labor policy. A bearded figure representing organized labor or a labor leader grapples with a large wheel labeled "FULL DINNER PAIL" (a political slogan promising worker prosperity). The wheel also bears text reading "PROTECT[ED] LABOR" and similar pro-labor phrases. The cartoon's title references "HANDS BY THE PRESIDENT," suggesting the president's policies allegedly control or manipulate labor issues. The figure struggles against the wheel, implying labor leaders find presidential promises hollow or that workers aren't actually benefiting despite rhetorical support. This appears to be critical commentary on a president's labor stance—likely early 20th century, given the "full dinner pail" reference and Judge magazine's era. The satire questions whether presidential rhetoric matches actual worker protections.