Judge — August 10, 1912 — page 4: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page presents four satirical cartoons commenting on early 20th-century American politics: 1. **"Can He?"** depicts a small figure attempting to support two massive pillars labeled "Protection" and "Republican Principles"—questioning whether a political leader can uphold these Republican ideals. 2. **"The Real Thing"** shows a goat-headed caricature labeled "Bryan," likely William Jennings Bryan, the populist Democratic politician—a derisive portrayal suggesting his ideas were absurd or destructive. 3. **"Stung!"** depicts an elephant (the Republican symbol) stung by a Jersey mosquito, commenting on electoral setbacks. 4. **"They Are Both On"** shows Republicans and Democrats (labeled "Dem" and "Rep") riding an elephant together, asking "Which way will it go?"—satirizing political uncertainty and shared responsibility.