Judge — February 14, 1925 — page 6: what you’re looking at

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# "The Worm Turns" This cartoon depicts a chaotic industrial or factory scene with numerous workers in conflict. The title "The Worm Turns" is a reference to the proverb "even a worm will turn" — meaning that even the meekest will eventually fight back when pushed too far. The image shows workers (depicted in dark clothing) apparently rebelling or rioting against management or authority figures visible at the upper levels of the facility. The scene includes machinery, smoke, and general disorder suggesting labor unrest or a strike. Without additional context from Judge magazine's publication date, the specific historical labor conflict referenced remains unclear, but this appears to satirize worker rebellion against industrial or factory conditions and management during America's labor movement era.