Judge — March 3, 1928 — page 14: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This political cartoon satirizes the relationship between the **Grand Old Party (G.O.P.)** and **Continental Trading Company**. The figure labeled "G.O.P." sits obediently listening to an oil can (labeled "Continental Trading Co.") that broadcasts through a megaphone—a clear reference to the famous "His Master's Voice" trademark. The satire suggests the Republican Party blindly follows the oil company's directives, functioning as its puppet or servant rather than acting independently. This likely critiques corporate influence over political decision-making, particularly regarding oil industry interests and regulation during the early 20th century when such monopolistic practices faced public scrutiny. The image uses the recognizable advertising slogan ironically to mock GOP subservience to big business.