Judge — December 12, 1908 — page 2: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# Analysis of Judge Magazine Page This page critiques **charity and doughnuts** through satirical commentary and cartoons. The main cartoon "The New Doughnut" mocks a revised drawing of a famous doughnut that "attracted much attention during the recent political campaign." The text suggests businessmen are *increasing* turkey donations to the poor around Christmas—not out of genuine charity, but to appear philanthropic while reducing actual assistance. The implication is that charity "is the first thing to be affected by a financial depression." The large bottom cartoon shows a massive doughnut labeled "BIG GROSS" with text about "natural resources." A small figure claims credit, saying "I told you so" to the Judge. This appears to mock someone (unclear who) taking undeserved credit for economic conditions. The satire targets hollow charitable gestures and false credit-taking during economic hardship.