Judge, 1899-05-13 · page 1 of 18
Judge — May 13, 1899 — page 1: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This political cartoon satirizes the relationship between President Theodore Roosevelt and Vice President James Sherman regarding the 1908 presidential succession. The uniformed military figure on the left (labeled "DEWEY") appears to be Admiral George Dewey. The smaller figure on the right holds a "Judge Building" flag and represents Sherman. The caption reads "We want you, my honey"—a playful twist on a popular song, with Sherman (as "honey") offering Roosevelt various temptations: a battleship, a building, and other prizes. The satire likely mocks Sherman's attempts to appeal to Roosevelt's interests to secure his support for the presidency, or comments on Sherman's positioning as a potential successor. The ornate wheat-wreath border and formal presentation emphasize the magazine's satirical tone about succession politics.
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“WE WANT YOU, MY HONEY!” vz Jupce—‘“ Dewey, you can have anything we've Be got when you come home.” i comicbooks.com