Judge — August 11, 1906 — page 2: what you’re looking at

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# Judge Magazine Satire Analysis This page contains political commentary from the early 1900s. The main article "They Who Dance Must Pay the Fiddler" criticizes wealthy Republicans and Democratic campaign managers for funding expensive political campaigns while ordinary citizens bear the tax burden. It argues that both parties wastefully spend money on elections rather than governing effectively. The accompanying cartoon depicts a well-dressed figure (likely representing a political boss or wealthy donor) handing money to a fiddle player, visualizing how campaign finances flow from the wealthy to political operatives. The right column contains brief satirical items mocking various political figures including Senator Warren, Tom Foley, and references to Bryan's political prospects—typical Judge fare mixing partisan jabs with commentary on wealth, corruption, and electoral politics.