Judge — February 3, 1912 — page 4: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# Analysis of Judge Magazine Editorial Page This page comprises four separate editorials with accompanying caricatures rather than integrated political cartoons. **"Business!"** critiques how American cities are run by politicians selecting employees based on patronage rather than merit—from laborers to department heads. The satire emphasizes corruption and inefficiency plaguing municipal government. **"Governor Wilson's Pension"** discusses Woodrow Wilson's application to Carnegie trustees for a pension, suggesting he sought secrecy to avoid damaging his reputation. The piece questions why this wasn't made public. **"Don't Write. Telephone."** appears to reference Governor Wilson again, sarcastically suggesting politicians use phones instead of letters to avoid written records of potentially embarrassing communications. **"Regulating the Tip"** and other brief items address social customs and current events, though their specific references remain unclear without additional context.