Judge — October 16, 1915 — page 15: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This satirical illustration depicts two figures in a woodland setting. One man, positioned below, appears exhausted or struggling beneath a large, dark bush or shrub. Another man stands elevated on a tree stump or platform above, holding what appears to be a drum or circular object, seemingly detached from the labor below. The caption "THE FRUITS OF HIS LABOR" suggests ironic commentary on economic disparity or labor exploitation—specifically, that the worker (below) toils strenuously while someone else (above) reaps the rewards or benefits. This appears to be *Judge* magazine's critique of unequal wealth distribution or workplace injustice, a common satirical theme in early American periodicals addressing labor disputes and class tensions.