Judge — July 30, 1904 — page 4: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# Political Satire from Judge Magazine This page satirizes the 1912 presidential election, with references to candidates Parker and Bryan. "A Campaign Opener" mocks voters choosing Parker, suggesting they'll "throw your vote away." The section "To Bryan and Parker" contrasts silence with talking in politics. The central cartoon "At Barnegat" depicts working-class men at a fair or carnival, with dialogue about bad luck and blamed "mosquitoes"—likely satirizing how politicians blame external factors rather than addressing real problems. Other sections mock various political figures and social behaviors of the era. The page uses humor to critique campaign rhetoric and political evasion. Without clearer identification of specific individuals in the images, the exact targets remain somewhat unclear, though the general thrust targets political dishonesty and voter gullibility.