Judge — May 22, 1909 — page 9: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This political cartoon depicts a caricatured figure (appearing to represent a wealthy or political elite) confronting a grotesque demon or monster labeled with references to war expenses and taxation. The labeled spheres/objects mention "WAR EXPENSES," "INCOME TAX," and "WASHINGTON D.C." The cartoon's satire critiques the burden of wartime taxation and government spending on ordinary citizens. The demon-like creature symbolizes the overwhelming financial demands of war and government, while the frightened figure suggests public anxiety about these mounting costs. The question "OF THEM TO FEED?" (partially visible) implies criticism of whether citizens can afford to sustain such governmental and military expenditures. This likely references American wartime taxation, though the specific conflict and date remain unclear from the visible text alone.