Judge — May 13, 1911 — page 6: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page combines several political cartoons critiquing early 20th-century American issues: **Top panels**: "It Doesn't Belong to Me!" depicts labor union conflicts, while "Jealous" appears to reference international tensions or diplomatic disputes. **Central cartoon**: "Why Does the Chicken Cross the Road?" uses industrial imagery (factories, railroads labeled with economic concerns like "starvation wages") to satirize labor conditions and economic hardship—a dark twist on the famous joke. **Bottom panels**: "The Monroe Doctrine" shows someone clinging to a tree, suggesting the doctrine has become outdated or difficult to maintain. "Watch Me!" depicts what appears to be violent or aggressive action, possibly commenting on American interventionism. Overall, the page satirizes labor exploitation, industrial capitalism, and American foreign policy during a period of significant economic and social tension.