Judge — July 26, 1919 — page 21: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This satirical composition uses five panels to mock U.S.-Mexico relations and Mexican immigration/interference in American affairs around the early 20th century. **Central figure**: A caricatured Mexican official or politician (labeled "Mexican Border"), depicted with exaggerated features, sits astride the U.S.-Mexico border wielding weapons. **Surrounding scenes** show consequences attributed to Mexican instability: - Top left: "Bombs at the Back Door" (Brooklyn Eagle)—violence spilling into U.S. territory - Top right: "Swept Before Your Own Door" (San Francisco Chronicle)—internal American disorder - Bottom panels: pest infestations and chaos, metaphorically equating Mexican turmoil to spreading vermin The satire suggests Mexico's internal conflicts ("factions" visible in top left) create spillover problems for America. The overall message reflects xenophobic anxieties about Mexican influence during a period of border tensions and revolution.