Judge, 1909-03-20 · page 9 of 16
Judge — March 20, 1909 — page 9: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This appears to be a satirical cartoon titled "IRD DEGREE" (likely "THIRD DEGREE," with the first letter unclear in the OCR). The image depicts what looks like an interrogation or comedic confrontation scene, with multiple figures—some appearing caricatured with exaggerated features—surrounding a central figure in white clothing who is being questioned or accosted. The "third degree" refers to intense interrogation tactics. Without additional context about the publication date or clearer identification of the specific figures, I cannot definitively identify which politicians or public figures are being satirized. The cartoon appears to mock some form of aggressive questioning or investigation, likely commenting on contemporary political or social controversy, but the specific target remains unclear from this image alone.
📄 Transcribed text from this page (OCR, searchable)
Machine-transcribed from the original scan — historical spelling and the odd misread are preserved.
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