A complete, restored issue of Judge from 1889-05-11 — all 16 pages of color political cartoons and topical humor, free to page through at comicbooks.com.

On the cover: # Analysis of Judge Magazine Cover, May 11, 1889 This political cartoon satirizes Canada's passage of an extradition act targeting American criminals. The personified figures represent Uncle Sam (left, labeled) and Miss Canada (center, holding a sword labeled "Extradition Act"). Canada is depicted as protecting herself from American wrongdoers. The caption quotes Uncle Sam thanking Canada for this "favor," while Miss Canada responds skeptically: "Pray don't flatter yourself—it is for my own protection, not for yours." The implication is that America exports criminals to Canada, necessitating Canadian legal protection. The background shows various disreputable figures, likely representing the "American boodlers" (corrupt politicians/swindlers) referenced in the headline. The cartoon mocks America's crime problem and suggests Canada views the extradition treaty as self-defense rather than cooperation.

🖼️ 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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