Judge — November 17, 1900 — page 2: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# Analysis of Judge Page Cartoon The main cartoon depicts a large figure labeled "ANTS—'Great heavens! the city is being bombarded'" being attacked by smaller figures representing various social problems or criticisms. This appears to be political satire about urban disorder or civil unrest. The accompanying article "TWO PERPETUAL CANDIDATES" discusses presidential candidates who repeatedly run for office without success—specifically referencing figures named Pratt and Bryan who have run multiple times. The satire mocks their persistent candidacies despite repeated electoral failures, suggesting they lack realistic hope of winning yet continue anyway. The cartoon and text together critique both political persistence in the face of failure and urban social chaos, using exaggeration and visual metaphor typical of Judge magazine's style.