Judge — September 22, 1917 — page 15: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This political cartoon depicts three figures struggling to operate or control a large military cannon labeled "Congress," "Capital," and "Farm." An American flag waves prominently in the background, while smoke and explosions appear in the distance, suggesting warfare or conflict. The satire appears to critique the relationship between agricultural interests, capital/business, and Congress during what seems to be a wartime period. The figures are shown laboring together to manage the "big gun" of governmental power, suggesting tension or struggle among these three constituencies over control of national resources and policy direction. The cartoon likely comments on competing economic interests—farmers, capitalists, and politicians—all seeking to direct national power toward their own ends. Without the publication date, the specific historical conflict remains unclear, though the military context suggests either WWI or WWII era commentary.