Judge — July 3, 1920 — page 22: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page presents multiple cartoon vignettes satirizing American politics and society. The central image shows a farmer asking "Farm Help?" while a wealthy gentleman in top hat stands between two pedestals labeled "Republican Column" and "Democratic Column," suggesting both political parties fail working Americans. Other elements include: - Parachutes and balloons labeled "Fats" and "Clothing," likely mocking wartime rationing or profiteering - A figure jumping between columns with text about making a jump "in 1918" and "watching him jump back"—possibly referencing political flip-flopping - A chaotic bottom panel with labels including "Party," "Dictator," "Black and Blue," and "Jill," appearing to satirize political corruption and violence The overall theme critiques how mainstream politics ignores common citizens' needs while politicians opportunistically switch positions. The artist is credited as Elixson Hoover. The tone is cynical about political integrity across party lines.