Judge, 1912-07-20 · page 4 of 26
Judge — July 20, 1912 — page 4: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page satirizes William Jennings Bryan, the Democratic presidential candidate, through three interconnected cartoons attacking his 1896 campaign. **"The Progressive Emblem"** depicts a moose labeled with Bryan's key positions: "Bull Moose," "GOP," "Bryanism," and "Political Parties." The absurd hybrid animal represents Bryan's contradictory stances—appearing to appeal simultaneously to Republicans and Democrats while promoting his own ideology. **"Thousand-Dollar Bill"** mocks Bryan as money-grabbing and self-serving, characterizing him as a corrupt Nebraska politician. **"Look Out!"** warns workingmen that Bryan's policies will destroy their livelihoods. Collectively, these cartoons attack Bryan as a charlatan with muddled positions, corrupt motives, and dangerous economic policies that threaten ordinary workers.
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THOUSAND-DOLLAR “ BILL." “This money-grabbing, selfish, office-seeking, favor-hunting, publicity-hunting marplot from Nebraska.""—John B. Stanch- field's characterization of William Jennings Bryan in the Democratic convention at Baltimore. WOODROW WILSON—BUT CAN HE? BRYANIS LOOK OUT! ; é Mi ew) ae Workingman—" If you fellows keep on fighting you 'll upset my dinner-pail,"” comicbooks.com