Judge — July 10, 1909 — page 1: what you’re looking at

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# "The Donkphant" - Judge Magazine, July 10, 1909 This political cartoon depicts a hybrid creature—part donkey, part elephant—positioned menacingly near the U.S. Capitol building. A tiny Uncle Sam figure appears to be defending against or confronting the beast. The donkey and elephant are traditional symbols of the Democratic and Republican parties respectively. This "Donkphant" likely satirizes anxieties about a political combination or threat formed by both parties uniting against something—possibly against President Theodore Roosevelt or his policies. The cartoon's message appears critical of this bipartisan alliance, presenting it as a dangerous monster looming over American government. Without additional context from the magazine's text, the specific political controversy being referenced remains somewhat unclear, though it clearly expresses concern about major party cooperation.