Judge, 1909-07-17 · page 9 of 16
Judge — July 17, 1909 — page 9: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This appears to be a satirical cartoon from *Judge* magazine depicting Uncle Sam (the tall figure in striped pants and top hat) looking down at a cityscape labeled "CONGESTED CITIES" below him. The cartoon seems to criticize or comment on urban overcrowding and congestion in American cities. The partial text "ONLY WAY!" and visible signage suggest the cartoon is advocating for some solution to urban problems—possibly related to urban planning, decentralization, or population dispersal. The dramatic perspective and Uncle Sam's commanding position suggest the cartoon is addressing this as a national concern requiring governmental action or policy change. However, without the complete text or date, the specific historical context and the intended solution remain unclear.
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Machine-transcribed from the original scan — historical spelling and the odd misread are preserved.
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