Judge — September 22, 1928 — page 14: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This political cartoon depicts a farmer lying in bed while a doctor or official points to a sign reading "BURY THE PATIENT / GIVE UP THE FARMER." A megaphone broadcasts this message, while officials and onlookers gather in the background. The satire criticizes government policy toward agricultural relief during economic hardship (likely the Depression era). Rather than implement genuine aid programs, the cartoon suggests authorities are essentially telling farmers to abandon hope—a harsh commentary on inadequate or non-existent farm assistance. The patient metaphor portrays farming as dying, with the system offering no real cure, only surrender. This reflects contemporary frustration with federal response to agricultural crisis.