Judge — June 19, 1909 — page 2: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# Analysis of Judge Magazine Page The main cartoon, titled "I'll Make a Clean Job of It," depicts a figure labeled "TAMMANY" (New York's Democratic political machine) as a charlatan or con artist surrounded by cleaning supplies, holding a broom. The figure is surrounded by labels referencing various scandals: "FRAUDS," "GRAFT," "AIRCRAFT," and "CLEAN THE HOUSE!" The accompanying essay "AS TO THE BORE" discusses the Bore (likely the Hudson River Bore—a tidal phenomenon) as a metaphor for persistent, unavoidable nuisances in urban life. The text compares it to subway tunnels and other infrastructure that define city existence. The satire targets Tammany Hall's corruption, suggesting its promises of reform ("clean job") are hollow bluster, mocking the organization's ability to whitewash systemic graft.