Judge — July 8, 1922 — page 27: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This appears to be a satirical cartoon about Charles Hughes, likely from his 1916 presidential campaign against Woodrow Wilson. The "zoo" metaphor presents Hughes surrounded by chaotic animal characters and political figures, suggesting his campaign or administration was disorganized or populated by dubious characters. The dialogue references baseball ("home run," "Babe Ruth") and bowling, mixing sports vernacular with political chaos. One figure insists "I'm out?" despite apparent removal, possibly mocking Hughes's campaign inconsistencies or his difficulty gaining political traction. The cartoonist (Clarke A. Hughes, per signature) uses animal caricatures—a common device for depicting political opponents as base or foolish. Without clearer identification of specific figures, the precise targets remain unclear, but the overall message portrays Hughes's political operation as a disorderly spectacle worthy of mockery.