Judge, 1908-09-12 · page 2 of 16
Judge — September 12, 1908 — page 2: what you’re looking at
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This page contains two distinct pieces: **"The President to the Farmers"** (left): A lengthy editorial argues farmers shouldn't blame President Cleveland for agricultural difficulties, claiming moral discourse from "headquarters" caused problems. It urges farmers to stop complaining and accept the situation. **"Accidental Governors?"** (right): Commentary on New York and Missouri elections, questioning whether politicians accidentally become governors. It suggests the public doesn't truly control elections—politicians manipulate outcomes—and criticizes the notion that voters actually rule. **Main Cartoon** (center): A large caterpillar-butterfly metamorphosis labeled "From the Chrysalis to the Butterfly" and "Hard Times" suggests economic transformation or false promises of improvement. The satire criticizes both agricultural hardship dismissal and electoral manipulation, reflecting late-19th-century political cynicism about democratic governance.
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