Judge — July 24, 1920 — page 14: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page contains six political cartoons critiquing early 20th-century American politics and social issues: **"A Law"** depicts a robed figure advocating "no war tax in times of peace" near the Capitol, satirizing pacifist or anti-military spending positions. **"The Bull in the China Shop"** shows chaotic destruction, likely commenting on reckless political or economic management. **The wage cartoon** features Uncle Sam asking a judge whether a $2 weekly wage increase is sufficient, addressing labor disputes and working conditions. **"The Democratic Whale"** presents a whale vomiting up "Jonah" (a biblical reference to something rejected), suggesting Democrats expelling an unpopular figure after eight years—likely referencing an outgoing administration. **"Carrier the Whole Load"** depicts figures representing Labor, Capital, a Professional Man, and other groups struggling under burden, critiquing unequal economic distribution. The cartoons collectively satirize labor struggles, political incompetence, and wealth inequality of the period.