Judge — December 29, 1900 — page 2: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# Analysis of Judge Magazine Page The main cartoon "IN BUGVILLE" depicts anthropomorphic insects (bugs) in a farming scene. A large bug addresses smaller ones, saying "Hey, there, you little rascals! Come off of that fruit-tree. First thing I know I won't have any orchard left at all!" This is political allegory: the large bug represents authority/government, while the smaller bugs represent citizens or a particular group (possibly immigrants or the working class, common Judge targets). The satire critiques how those in power accuse subordinates of consuming/exploiting shared resources, while the larger system itself causes the actual damage. The surrounding text columns discuss various contemporary political issues including voting rights, military academy scandals, and the search for a presidential successor to Bryan—typical Judge content from the Progressive Era.