Judge, 1908-10-24 · page 13 of 24
Judge — October 24, 1908 — page 13: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This appears to be a satirical cartoon featuring **Grant E. Hamilton** (credited at bottom), likely from the late 19th century based on the style and clothing depicted. The cartoon shows a figure in Uncle Sam attire (striped pants, top hat) pointing at a large dark shape on the left—possibly representing a political problem or scandal. He's addressing several men in formal dress and work clothes, with visible labels including "LABOR." The caption "BUT NOT AT THE HOLE" suggests the satire concerns *where* a solution should be applied—likely criticizing government policy toward labor disputes or economic issues. The cartoon implies the administration is addressing symptoms rather than root causes of labor/economic problems. Without more context about the specific historical moment, the exact political critique remains somewhat unclear.
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Machine-transcribed from the original scan — historical spelling and the odd misread are preserved.
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