Judge — March 2, 1912 — page 4: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# Cartoon Analysis: "Can't Drive It Back" The main cartoon depicts a well-dressed man (likely a politician or wealthy figure, given the top hat) being followed persistently by a dog. The caption reads: "What is a more disagreeable thing than a dog that insists on following you all the time?" This appears to be political satire about an unwanted follower or pursuer—possibly a scandal, critic, or rival politician—that cannot be shaken off regardless of efforts to do so. The dog metaphorically represents something persistent and bothersome attached to the figure's reputation. The accompanying editorial text discusses Governor Wilson's changing positions and various political matters, suggesting the cartoon relates to contemporary political embarrassments or contradictions that haunt a public figure, much like the dog follows the man in the image.