Judge — January 9, 1904 — page 2: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# Analysis of Judge Magazine Page This page contains three distinct political commentaries: 1. **"The Proof of the Political Pudding"** satirizes political promises versus reality—politicians make grandiose claims that prove insubstantial. 2. **"The Panama Canal Scheme"** criticizes the Panama Canal project as mismanaged. It mocks figures like Morgan (likely J.P. Morgan, the financier) and Uncle Sam for their involvement, suggesting the project is plagued by incompetence, financial waste, and persistent problems that remain unresolved despite years of effort. 3. **"A First-Class Business Man"** (cartoon below) depicts a businessman negotiating with his wife about counterfeiting money—she refuses to let him use counterfeit bills, warning him to use genuine currency or face consequences. This satirizes corrupt business practices of the era. The overall theme criticizes American political and business corruption and broken promises.