Judge — October 11, 1913 — page 1: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# Judge Magazine, October 11, 1913 This political cartoon titled "WAX!" depicts a well-dressed man being manipulated like a puppet by two large disembodied hands. The man appears distressed, looking upward while the hands control him from above and below. The satire likely comments on political manipulation or loss of autonomy—suggesting someone in power is being controlled by unseen forces or special interests. The title "WAX" may reference the man's malleable nature (as in "wax in their hands," a common phrase meaning easily manipulated). Without additional context or identifying marks visible in the cartoon, the specific political figure or situation remains unclear, though the commentary on puppet-like control by hidden powers is evident. The artist's signature appears to be James Montgomery Flagg.