A complete issue · 16 pages · 1887
Judge — August 6, 1887
# "Brute and Dog" - Judge Magazine, August 6, 1887 This political cartoon contrasts a brutish, caricatured figure with a dog on a city street. The exaggerated facial features and crude clothing suggest a stereotypical depiction of an Irish immigrant or working-class man. The caption reads: "Foor Doo—'Why do the Police enforce the Law so cruelly against me, and wink at your outrages?' / 'Gaze' Twogs—'Young feller, I've got a political 'pull'!'" The satire critiques selective law enforcement and political favoritism in 1880s urban America. The figure with "political pull" (connections) escapes justice while common people face harsh treatment. The dog-like comparison is dehumanizing, reflecting period prejudices. The cartoon appears to mock both class inequality and immigrant experiences with an unfair justice system.
# Analysis of Judge Magazine Page The main cartoon titled "THE CLEANED-OUT CLUB" depicts what appears to be a social or political club where members are being turned away or excluded. The caption references someone named "Tom O'Shaughnessy" being unable to find "old dat to paint," suggesting financial depletion or expulsion from membership. The text discusses various political topics including Democratic Party criticism, references to Cleveland (likely President Grover Cleveland), and commentary on partisan politics. One section titled "NO SECOND TERM FOR HIM" discusses Ohio Democrats' difficulties. Without clear identification of specific figures in the cartoon or precise dates, the satire appears to mock political or social exclusion and financial misfortune among club members, likely reflecting late 19th-century American political divisions. The overall tone is sharply critical of Democratic politics and leadership.
