Judge, 1908-02-29 · page 8 of 16
Judge — February 29, 1908 — page 8: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This appears to be a satirical cartoon from *Judge* magazine showing a caricatured figure (likely a politician or public figure) wielding a large rifle while confronting an enormous insect or pest. The figure wears glasses and appears distressed or grimacing. The incomplete OCR text ("SERVED |" and "BUT THEY MAY NOT |") suggests the caption's full meaning is cut off, making the specific political reference unclear. However, the composition suggests commentary on either: - Military action or warfare (the rifle) - Pest control as metaphor for addressing a social/political problem - The difficulty or unintended consequences of attempted solutions Without the complete caption and publication date, I cannot identify the specific figure or historical event being satirized. The exaggerated proportions typical of *Judge*'s style are evident throughout.
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Machine-transcribed from the original scan — historical spelling and the odd misread are preserved.
SERVDD | BUT THEY MAY NOT | comicbooks.com