Judge — February 15, 1908 — page 1: what you’re looking at

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# "The Dog in the Manger" — Judge, February 15, 1908 This political cartoon depicts a large dog-faced figure (likely representing a political opponent or obstructionist) surrounded by signs reading "GET OUT," "GIVE SOME ONE ELSE A CHANCE," and "HARD TIMES WILL CONTINUE IF YOU BE A CANDIDATE." The references to "NO INSURANCE," banking/financial terms, and "PLUNDERED DEFAULTING" suggest this addresses economic crisis or financial scandal. The "dog in the manger" allusion (unable to use something but preventing others from using it) criticizes someone blocking progress or refusing to step aside during difficult times. The specific political figures and events remain unclear without additional context, but the cartoon attacks an incumbent or powerful figure for selfishly clinging to power while the nation suffers economically.