Judge — September 22, 1917 — page 9: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This cartoon by Bill Pause depicts a rotund, mustachioed figure—likely representing a political leader or businessman—wearing patriotic American imagery as accessories: flags, liberty emblems, and what appears to be a presidential or political portrait badge. The caption "Safety First!" suggests ironic commentary on claims of patriotism or public protection masking self-interest. The exaggerated facial features and corpulent body imply corruption or excess. The figure's prominent display of American symbols while embodying excess appears to satirize politicians or industrialists who invoke patriotism and safety concerns while pursuing their own agendas. Without the publication date, specific identification is difficult, though the style suggests early-to-mid 20th century American politics or labor relations satire.