Judge — October 3, 1903 — page 2: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# Political Commentary in Judge Magazine This page contains political satire attacking the Democratic Party. The main article, titled "THE PRESENT TIME," uses extended metaphor comparing Uncle Sam's management of the country to a farmer managing his estate. The writer argues Democrats employ deceptive rhetoric—describing their language as containing words like "grab," "graft," "corruption," and "robbery"—claiming these reveal the party's true nature beneath respectable speech. The cartoon "THE LIMIT" below depicts what appears to be a steamship or train scene. The caption references "Pelo Punk" asking Joel Jimson about "the most wonderful thing ye see in New York," with Jimson responding "Everything I looked at, b'gosh!"—suggesting satirical amazement at urban spectacle or corruption. The exact historical context and figures remain unclear without additional dating information.