Judge — October 1, 1910 — page 1: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# "Coaxin'" - Judge Magazine Cartoon This cartoon depicts a man attempting to coax a reluctant Black child toward a coffin labeled "SOUTHERN COMFORT" while a small shack marked "STAND PAT CORPS" appears in the background. The image appears to be political satire from the early 1900s, likely critiquing either: 1. Southern racial violence or exploitation disguised as benign inducement 2. A political movement's deceptive recruitment tactics targeting vulnerable populations The "Stand Pat" reference suggests Republican Party politics (the conservative "stand pat" faction). The coffin represents danger masked as comfort, while the child's resistance emphasizes the threat to innocence. The satire warns readers that Southern institutions promise safety while delivering harm.