Judge — July 9, 1904 — page 4: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# Analysis of Judge Magazine Page This page satirizes the 1904 presidential campaign. The main editorial discusses whether a "door-step my son" (likely referring to a candidate's weak public presence) should be Democratic nominee. References to "Bryan" and "Hill" indicate William Jennings Bryan and David B. Hill as potential candidates. The central cartoon titled "MORE MONEY IN IT" depicts two men discussing a businessman's shift from fire-insurance to the automobile business, suggesting the emerging auto industry represents greater profit opportunities than established sectors—a comment on industrial change and business priorities during the Progressive Era. The surrounding text critiques Democratic nomination strategy, general political slogans, and campaign weaknesses, typical of Judge's Republican-leaning satirical commentary on Democratic vulnerabilities heading into the 1904 election.