A complete, restored issue of Judge from 1886-06-05 — all 16 pages of color political cartoons and topical humor, free to page through at comicbooks.com.

On the cover: # Political Cartoon Analysis: "Wanted—A Stalwart Policy" This June 5, 1886 *Judge* cartoon satirizes Republican political strategy regarding Canada. The bearded gentleman (likely a Republican leader or policy figure) holds a document labeled "STALWART POLICY" while addressing "Little Canada," represented as a small, somewhat foolish figure. The caption reads: "Young man! You'd have been better off if you'd had to deal with me" / "Yes! But I know the government I'm bulldozing." The satire criticizes Republican "stalwart" (hardline conservative) approaches as ineffectual bluster. The background shows observers discussing trade or diplomatic matters. The ship and figures suggest commercial/colonial policy debates of the era. The cartoon mocks Republican posturing as mere intimidation ("bulldozing") without substantive policy.

🖼️ Every page has a plain-English note on what you’re looking at — the figures, the references, the point of the satire.

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