Judge, 1907-04-20 · page 8 of 16
Judge — April 20, 1907 — page 8: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This is a satirical cartoon titled "The New President," showing a figure being juggled or tossed around by several caricatured men in military and formal dress. The image appears to reference the nursery rhyme "Eeny, meeny, miny, moe" (partially visible in the caption), suggesting the new president is being treated as a plaything or is insignificant. The cartoon satirizes political manipulation—depicting military or governmental figures controlling a weak or powerless president. Without the date visible, the specific historical context is unclear, but the imagery suggests criticism of institutional forces (possibly military leaders or political machines) wielding actual power while a figurehead president holds the title. The exaggerated caricatures and physical comedy emphasize the powerlessness of the presidency in this satirist's view.
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Machine-transcribed from the original scan — historical spelling and the odd misread are preserved.
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