Judge — August 14, 1909 — page 8: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This cartoon depicts a figure in a white naval or military uniform with insignia labeled "COLLECTOR" examining documents at a desk. The caption reads "Uncle Sam—'Was it for this that we poured out'" (incomplete). The satire appears to criticize government spending or resource allocation during wartime. The "Collector" figure—likely representing a corrupt government official or bureaucrat—is shown reviewing what appear to be financial records or invoices, suggesting misuse of public funds. The incomplete caption suggests disillusionment about how national resources were spent. This likely references waste, corruption, or profiteering during a military conflict, though the specific war or date isn't clearly indicated in the visible text. The figure's caricature style was typical of Judge's satirical approach to political criticism.