Judge, 1908-10-03 · page 1 of 16
Judge — October 3, 1908 — page 1: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This political cartoon depicts a large industrial worker or laborer holding a banner reading "For President" alongside text about "Congress" and "Liberty." He stands before factories and steamships, symbolizing American industry and commerce. The caption states: "HE KNOWS WHICH SIDE HIS BREAD IS BUTTERED ON." This appears to satirize working-class political allegiance during the 1908 presidential election. The cartoon suggests that laborers understand their economic dependence on industrial employers and will vote accordingly—prioritizing their material interests over other political considerations. The imagery of factories and commerce emphasizes how working people's livelihoods depend on industrial prosperity, implying they recognize which political interests serve their economic survival.
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