Judge — May 9, 1925 — page 9: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# Analysis of Judge Magazine Page This page contains two cartoons satirizing early-20th-century urban life. The **top cartoon** shows Mr. S.T. Raphanger advocating for cheaper subway fares (boosted to 25 cents), addressing well-dressed women in what appears to be a waiting area or station. The **bottom cartoon** depicts a crowded sightseeing bus labeled "Museum" and "Fifth Ave," packed with tourists. The driver (identified as "Souse") responds to a passenger's question about whether everyone aboard are friends, implying the bus is uncomfortably overcrowded with strangers rather than an actual social group. Both cartoons mock aspects of NYC transit: the top jokes about fare increases affecting riders, while the bottom satirizes tourist experiences and overcrowding on popular routes. The humor relies on familiar frustrations with public transportation.