Judge — May 1, 1909 — page 2: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# Analysis of Judge Magazine Page The main article "THE TAXICAB AS A MORAL AGENT" argues that taxicabs—then a new luxury service—encourage wasteful spending, particularly among women. The author warns that women spending ten dollars on cab rides accumulate enormous debts, suggesting taxicabs undermine moral character and family finances. The accompanying political cartoon depicts two figures (labeled "HOUSE" and "SENATE") fighting over a baby labeled "TRUTH," with the caption "HERE, YOU TAKE THIS CRYING YOUNGSTER. I'VE HAD IT LONG ENOUGH." This satirizes Congressional gridlock and partisan blame-shifting, suggesting neither branch of government wants responsibility for addressing truthfulness in legislation—likely referencing a specific contemporary political controversy (unclear which).