Judge — January 15, 1910 — page 4: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# Political Cartoons from Judge Magazine This page contains several satirical cartoons addressing post-WWI American issues: **"The Limit"** critiques postal service inefficiency, showing mail delivery failures overwhelming the system. **"Postage Due"** satirizes the postal deficit, arguing that transportation costs exceed revenue, making second-class mail unprofitable. The cartoon questions why Congress subsidizes mail delivery while criticizing other government spending. **"Tripped"** (bottom cartoon) appears to mock a political figure stumbling amid difficulties, likely representing post-war economic or social chaos. The "Expense Bugbear" section critiques government waste, noting that election costs in New York reached $600,000—an enormous sum for the era—suggesting politicians' self-interest. Overall, these cartoons reflect Progressive-era concerns about governmental efficiency, fiscal responsibility, and political corruption.