Judge — July 20, 1912 — page 4: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# Judge's Political Billboard - Analysis 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.