Judge — May 27, 1911 — page 4: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# Political Cartoons from Judge Magazine This page contains three satirical cartoons: **Top cartoon**: George W. Perkins proposes a "Supreme Court of Business Men" to decide business questions—mocking the idea that wealthy businessmen should have judicial power over commerce. **Middle cartoon**: Titled "Spiked by Speyer," depicts what appears to be a cannon labeled "War" being blocked or stopped. This likely references James Speyer, a prominent banker, in relation to WWI financing or armament debates. **Bottom cartoon**: "A Twentieth Century Fable of the Short-Sighted Donkey" shows a donkey refusing to see danger ahead (appears to reference "Trust Busting"), satirizing those who ignore obvious threats or consequences of their actions. All three cartoons critique business elites and their influence over government policy during the Progressive Era.