Judge — January 2, 1926 — page 6: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# Analysis of "Wonder What's In 'Em!" This political cartoon depicts an angel or winged figure examining filing cabinets labeled with months (visible: "January," "February," "March"). A small devil-like creature peers curiously at the files from atop a desk. The title "Wonder What's In 'Em!" suggests mystery or suspicion about hidden contents. The cartoon likely satirizes government or institutional secrecy—the contrast between angelic authority and devilish curiosity implies tension between transparency and concealment. The monthly organization suggests these are records or documents being deliberately kept from public view. This reflects early-to-mid 20th century concerns about bureaucratic opacity and what classified or hidden information might reveal about official conduct.