Judge — February 27, 1909 — page 2: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# Analysis of Judge Magazine Page This page features an article titled "William Howard Taft" alongside a political cartoon. The text discusses President Taft in a lighthearted manner, mentioning Bryan (likely William Jennings Bryan) and referencing the G.O.P., the presidential chair, and Taft's role in government. The bottom cartoon depicts a large figure (likely representing Taft, given the article) with an exaggerated physique, standing beside a much smaller figure labeled "TEDDY" (Theodore Roosevelt). The caption reads: "GOOD-BY, TEDDY. I WISH YOU EVERY SUCCESS ON YOUR HUNTING TRIP AND A SAFE RETURN. YOU HAVE EARNED AN OUTING." This appears to satirize Taft succeeding Roosevelt as president and Roosevelt's subsequent African hunting expedition, a real event after his presidency ended.