Judge, 1911-07-15 · page 4 of 24
Judge — July 15, 1911 — page 4: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page satirizes judicial corruption and tariff politics in early 20th-century America. **"The Rubber Stamp"** (top left) depicts a judge mechanically approving documents at the Coroner's Office, suggesting courts rubber-stamp verdicts without genuine examination. **"Going Down?"** (top right) shows a bear (likely representing tariff/economic concerns) entering a "Tariff Elevator," satirizing how protective tariffs operate. The lower panel presents chaotic vignettes about pest control and extermination, with text referencing organizing "to wipe this pest from earth" and placing it "among curiosities of past ages"—likely commentary on eliminating corruption through institutional reform. The overall message critiques judicial passivity and the need for systematic governmental housecleaning.
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Machine-transcribed from the original scan — historical spelling and the odd misread are preserved.
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