Judge, 1912-06-15 · page 4 of 28
Judge — June 15, 1912 — page 4: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page presents six political cartoons satirizing figures and events from an early 20th-century U.S. presidential context. "Handicapped" mocks a candidate's age and fitness for office. "Will He Bolt?" references concerns about Theodore Roosevelt potentially bolting from the Republican Party. "The National Moving Picture" depicts convention competition as a race. "Why Not?" suggests a business-oriented candidate for the presidency. "Keep Off" appears to target anarchists and labor radicals threatening the established order. "A New Actor" comments on political newcomers entering the arena. The cartoons collectively critique political instability, personality-driven campaigns, and unconventional candidates during what appears to be a turbulent election period—likely involving Roosevelt's 1912 Progressive Party split.
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WILL HE BOLT? All remember, and well, that this Teddy For all sorts.of scraps has been ready; HANDICAPPED. But who’d get the jolt = "If Teddy should bolt? THE NATIONAL MOVING PICTURE This mule has been ridden by Billy, b But the rides, 80 they say, were quite Would he find that he'd been too heady? Here's a race that's attracting atten- chilly : tion; ; And he now is no sage . The last lap will engage the convention; If he gives weight for age, Though each does his worst For the road this year surely is hilly. To pass the wire first, There are others deserving of mention. WHY NOT? Here's a chair that has often been | vaunted, Yet this ‘‘ad.'’ shows one thing that is wanted: Politics is all right, And 80 is a fight; But why should the markets be haunted? KEEP OFF. A NEW ACTOR. Let these anarchs and swingers of ham- From the things that the stage now en- mers, cumber, | Malcontents as they are and windjam- It is plain that the show has killed | mers, slumber; | Keep their feet off the flag, But most of the boys Which they treat as a rag, Are weary of noise, Or become good and true Unclesammers. And are ready to greet a new number. comicbooks.com