Judge, 1908-03-28 · page 2 of 16
Judge — March 28, 1908 — page 2: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
The main cartoon critiques American economic conditions, likely from the early 1920s. It depicts three figures (appearing to represent different classes or political positions—one labeled "CAPITAL") examining a massive tire labeled "NATURAL" with a hole through its center. The caption reads "DON'T LOOK AT THE HOLE; KEEP YOUR EYE ON THE DOUGHNUT." This is a visual pun on the idiom about focusing on the good (the doughnut) rather than the bad (the hole). The satire likely comments on how leaders distract the public from serious economic problems by emphasizing positive aspects. The accompanying editorial discusses optimism versus realistic assessment of business conditions during a period of economic uncertainty.
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Fifth Aven New York. Cable Address, “ Judgar! Tel. 6C32 Madison Square. JOHN A. SLEICHER, resident,“ F. W. Sclinester, Secreary. Arthur Terry, Treasurer. Wreteay Auveets 1136-7 Marguetie Building. Chicago, Ut Jrason, Managing Editor. Grant Hamilton, Art Bditer, (KEKLY AT 10 CKNTH 4 COPY. 230 < as or by express or postal order, mot by lecal checks pene Contents of FUDGE are orotected by eveyrgh in both the United States and Great Main. CONTPIBUTORS must inclose a stamped and self-addressed entvelope with all manuscripts, otherivise return of the Latter when found unabailable cannot be guarantees. ot be found at any wews-atiad the pubitehers will be under obligations if that fact be promptly reported on postal-card or by letter. CHEER. UP, EVERETT AND BERKELEY! pt that of the Dane himself. We realize, of course, HB cover’ exrtoonion ruary 29th was, as that New York knows or cares little about the rest of the world, our readers may recall, natic of the Pacifie save what they may read in the market or police reports; yet it seems coasts reception to our fleet, Among the figures thet sad that your artist, wandering through our California rose garden, s¢ our western slope, — should have missed the prize exhibit of the Pacific coast.""" It is hard bearing the label to ist publishing the rest of this letter, yet we fear that we might nt’? She — be accused of accepting a retainer from the commercial body of that garden spot. Please forgive us, both of you. JUDGE has used of many sins, but never of provincialism. It is national, : of the periphery, have a kick coming, of watching for results, typified the various how can it be tha iverett " w not as certainly invited, It is our impression that she stepped off the page to refresh herself with a ham those pres ha undwich, momentar: nd on the opposite si nd do us the justice moment we went to press, Such ‘oved by the following t that psychologics And we are properly r then kick a arelessness gram: ett, Washington, March 4th, N cartoo} ote | February 29th. Couldn't find Everett; must we go to Walla-Wal SUB ROSA. | or Spekane to welcome the fleet? Plenty of water and wine here. HESE subterranean means What more does the navy want K. Baker, President Chamber T Seem unto us most fitting of Commeree."" Surely it is no hardship to go to Walla-Walla or (In judgment gravely sitting) Spokane! We should enjoy the trip ourselves — but of cours When buying submarines. never known the grief of leaving Everett. Blow number one in the a solar plexus, Now comes a knock-out in the form of a letter from CONUNDRUM. the able secretary of the Berkeley Chamber of Comme Says he, HY is the next President of the United States like a prehi “Your cover cartoon resembles a production of Hamlet with all the toric monster? DON'T LOOK AT THE HOLE; KEEP YOUR EYE ON ‘THE DOUGHNUT, THAT DOUGHNUT OF OURS. j OT IN any egotistic spirit, but in response to a general ine spread, Here it is; and we add this editorial comment at the risk of | quiry, we reproduce in black-and-white the above cartoon — too much display of the personal pronoun, with the greater readin | which oceupied our centre pages a few weeks ago. At the because the ci | j | toon so well represents the whole attitude of JUDG rch 3d, in these times. J is optimistic, not from policy, but from achusetts conviction. He knows that all conditions which make for prosperity w exist; he admits that business is not at its best, but only be- dy to live up to their ng, convictions, If you are a business man get our issue of February and hang the doughnut where it will meet the eye of every visitor. on M in Boste where Secretary Taft was the guest of honor and every Ma man of note of vither » to welcome him, this picture wus taken as the text by those who spoke. The extent to which it cause there are not enough fellow-optimists r hange dinns ty was the: has received ¢ ment in other parts of the union has been surprit and the request for it in some reproducible form has been wide- comicbooks.com