Judge, 1908-03-21 · page 8 of 16
Judge — March 21, 1908 — page 8: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page shows a black and white cartoon depicting what appears to be a robbery or holdup scene. A figure on the left (partially visible in shadow) is confronting someone inside what looks like a storage room or pantry. On the right side, there are labeled containers marked "FULL DINNER PAIL" and what appears to be a company label reading "PROSPERITY & ESPERANTO." The partial text "DON'T HOLD UP" at the bottom suggests the cartoon is a visual pun or commentary, likely political in nature given Judge magazine's satirical focus. The "full dinner pail" reference was a common political slogan (associated with Republican campaigns), suggesting this may be commenting on economic conditions or political promises. The exact meaning remains unclear without the complete caption and full context of the issue.
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DON'T HOLD UP comicbooks.com