Judge — January 11, 1908 — page 1: what you’re looking at

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# "On the Road to Denver: Making a Monkey of the Democratic Party" This January 1908 *Judge* cartoon satirizes the Democratic Party ahead of their national convention in Denver. The central figure is a donkey wearing horns and a jester's costume—the donkey being the Democratic Party's symbol. A monkey on the left holds a sign reading "BUY MY PAPER, I AM IN POLITICS FOR THE ARIZONA" (text partially unclear), while another figure labeled "NEED THE MONEY" appears on the right. The cartoon criticizes Democratic politicians for their self-serving behavior and sensationalism, suggesting they're making fools of themselves through mercenary politics and dishonest journalism. The setting appears to be Washington D.C., with Capitol building visible in the background.