Judge — March 18, 1911 — page 13: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This Judge magazine cartoon depicts a caricatured figure (appears to be a politician or labor advocate) wielding a scroll labeled "SMASH THE TARIFF REGARDLESS OF RESULTS TO LABOR AND CAPITAL." The figure holds "DONCHICAGO" (possibly a labor leader or publication) and stands before an industrial landscape with "WOOLEN MILLS" and a "FACTORY." The satire mocks those advocating for tariff elimination without considering economic consequences. The dramatic pose and heading "BEFORE YOU THRUST!" warn against reckless action that would harm both workers and capitalists. The reference to farmers suggests this addresses agricultural trade policy debates of the early 20th century—likely the protectionist vs. free-trade debate affecting American wool and textile industries. The cartoon criticizes tariff opponents as ideologically blind to real economic damage.