Judge — May 20, 1911 — page 4: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page comprises five satirical cartoons addressing late 19th/early 20th-century American political issues: 1. **"Welcome"** and **"Is There No Cure?"** appear to reference immigration debates, showing figures arriving by ship and a doctor's inability to treat social problems. 2. **"The Trouble"** depicts a bloated figure labeled "Demagogue" and "Appetite," suggesting criticism of corrupt politicians exploiting public sentiment. 3. **"Oh, Listen to the Band!"** shows a spinning wheel of patronage/political appointments, satirizing how politicians distribute jobs and favors. 4. **"The Old Oaken Bucket"** references nostalgia versus present-day conditions, likely critiquing how politicians invoke the past while ignoring current problems. The cartoons collectively critique political corruption, demagoguery, and patronage systems of the era.