Judge, 1919-05-17 · page 10 of 32
Judge — May 17, 1919 — page 10: what you’re looking at
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# Judge Magazine Political Cartoon Analysis This page contains multiple satirical cartoons criticizing progressive-era policies: **Top left:** A "Socialist'sDirectory" tree bears fruit labeled with various socialist/progressive causes (minimum wage, old age pensions, etc.), mocking what conservatives saw as dangerous radical ideas. **Top right:** "Both in the Same Boat" depicts high wages and high prices as equally problematic, suggesting wage increases create inflation. **Center:** "Government Control of Railroads" shows a dangerous explosion labeled "DANGER!" with a worker and politician, opposing railroad nationalization—a hotly debated policy issue. **Bottom:** "Not an American Make" satirizes attempts to sell "Uncle Sam" (America) a League of Nations car without an "American motor," criticizing U.S. involvement in post-WWI international institutions like the League of Nations. The cartoons collectively oppose socialist policies, government intervention, and internationalism—positions Judge magazine's conservative readership would have favored during the 1920s.
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Bearing, Fruit . Seed planted tt tolo | Government Con{rol : of Railroads ~~ =) ‘AGUE | TRATIONS “Steady! Steady! . } Coming Down!” “Not an American Make- i] : “Tryng, to sell Uncle Sant a car with no Motor it it- Drawn by P.M. Fouuert cComicbooks.com