Judge — February 22, 1908 — page 2: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# Political Cartoon Analysis: Judge Magazine The main cartoon "Will the Welsh Rabbit Follow the Teddy Bear?" depicts anthropomorphic animals in what appears to be a political allegory. A bear (likely representing Theodore Roosevelt's "Teddy Bear" mascot) confronts a rabbit and a chubby figure, possibly referencing contemporary political figures or policies. The accompanying text articles discuss dining room segregation in New York City restaurants and "Retribution in Russia," suggesting international political tensions of the early 1900s. Without clearer identification of the specific animals and figures, the exact political meaning remains somewhat unclear, though it likely satirizes early-20th-century political rivalries or diplomatic relations, using animal metaphors typical of Judge's satirical style.