Judge — July 15, 1905 — page 10: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

**"Making Up"** (top cartoon): Japan and Russia, depicted as crowned figures, appear to reconcile after conflict, with an enormous indemnity bag labeled "1,000,000,000" between them. The "dove of peace" caption sarcastically notes the dove wears glasses and shows its teeth—suggesting this peace is artificial and aggressive rather than genuine. This likely references post-Russo-Japanese War (1904-1905) negotiations, where Japan secured a massive indemnity from Russia. **"Vacation"** (bottom cartoon): Shows the White House and press representatives at a tennis net. The caption praises the press for working during the "hot term" (summer recess), with newspapers visible behind the press figure. This appears to be gentle satire acknowledging journalists' diligent coverage during a presidential vacation period. Both cartoons use animal/personification metaphors and ironic captions typical of Judge's satirical style.