Judge — November 20, 1909 — page 3: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# Judge Magazine: Thanksgiving Number Analysis This is Judge's Thanksgiving issue featuring political satire. The main cartoon depicts a large structure labeled "Prosperity for Everybody in the United States" being constructed, with a small figure (likely representing a citizen or worker) standing beside it. The accompanying text discusses President Taft's recent election victory and praises his proposed bond issues to fund public works projects—particularly infrastructure and farm development. The satire suggests the GOP (Grand Old Party) views these expenditures as reasons for national thanksgiving. Supporting items reference a stork delivering a baby to a Brooklyn family and mention the Tammany Tiger (New York Democratic machine) being "wounded" in recent elections, reflecting contemporary political rivalries and Republican celebration of their electoral success.