Judge — August 19, 1916 — page 3: what you’re looking at

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# "Activities in Henryville" This cartoon satirizes labor organizing and union activity, likely from the early 20th century. The scene depicts a chaotic gathering of chickens in "Henryville"—an anthropomorphic animal town where birds organize for workers' rights. The cartoon mocks union organizers and striking workers through animal caricature. References include discussions of "one year ago...brother Meta martyred," a "striking factory," demands for "service," and various working-class grievances. Signs reading "We old hens must stand together" and "Dollars catch on hank!" suggest satirizing both labor solidarity and financial motivations. The humor targets what the magazine likely viewed as absurd or hypocritical labor activism—portraying organized workers as squabbling, greedy, or foolish rather than sympathetic.