Judge — March 20, 1909 — page 2: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# Analysis of Judge Magazine Page This page is primarily **editorial content and notices** rather than political satire. The main cartoon depicts anthropomorphized animals (a pelican and bison) in a comedic scenario labeled "AEROPLANE RACES TO DAY—THE PELICAN & THE BISON—$10,000 PURSE." The joke appears to reference early aviation competitions (aeroplane races were newsworthy events in the 1910s), with the animals humorously racing instead of aircraft. The caption "In the days of the aeroplane races / Racehorses racing automobiles—'Things are even now. We both are back numbers'" suggests satire about technological obsolescence—older racing forms (horses, automobiles) being displaced by newer aviation technology. The page also includes "Pen Points" editorial commentary and a club notice, indicating this is a mixed editorial/content page rather than primarily satirical cartooning.