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Judge — September 15, 1906 — page 1: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This political cartoon satirizes President Theodore Roosevelt's handling of Republican Congressional issues. The oysters represent various political problems or "dishes" Roosevelt must address, each labeled with political concerns including corporate contributions, protective tariffs, and conservation policy. The figure wielding an oyster knife appears to be Roosevelt himself, depicted as a chef preparing to serve or manage these contentious issues. The "Oyster Bay" reference points to Roosevelt's Long Island home, a familiar location associated with his presidency. The cartoon implies Roosevelt must carefully "carve up" or resolve these competing Republican party concerns—suggesting the complexity and difficulty of balancing various political interests. The text references a Roosevelt letter to Representative James E. Watson regarding Republican Congressional strategy.
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JUDGE'S PLATFORM: “STAND PAT. LEAVE WELL ENOUGH ALONE.” VOL. 51 NO. 1300 SEPTEMBER 15, 1906 PRICE 10 CENTS EE AY Mew tone an Secoms CASS Hlarren Coovaont | IN EVERY SQUARE STyY TIcAa oe orl L & ConrriBgut (COPYmONT 1998 BY JUDGE COMPANY PUBLBNERS, 229 FOURTH AVE., KEW YORK. A DISH OF OYSTERS FROM OYSTER BAY. Every voter should read the masterly letter of President Roosevelt to Representative James E. Watton of Indiana, in which the President shows why a Kepublican majority snouid be returned to congress to finisn tne good work it has so well begun. Drop a line to the Republican Congressional Campaign Committee, 1133 Broadway, New York, and get a copy of the letter. comicbooks.com