Judge — March 25, 1905 — page 18: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page contains two satirical cartoons using racist caricatures typical of early 20th-century American humor. **Top cartoon ("An Insecure Depository"):** Shows caricatured Black figures in a domestic setting. The caption references "Parson Johnson" losing faith in a bank, with dialogue about a two-dollar bill. The joke appears to satirize distrust of banking institutions among working-class or poor communities. **Bottom cartoon ("He Contracted for Anything"):** Depicts a domestic scene with caricatured figures and children. The caption mentions Mrs. Casey and Mr. Casey, with reference to someone being "the biggest contractor in Tammany hall"—likely satirizing political patronage or corruption associated with Tammany Hall (New York City's Democratic political machine). Both cartoons employ dehumanizing visual stereotypes standard to the era's satirical publications, targeting immigrant and minority communities.