Judge — June 1936 — page 12: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# Political Content Analysis This page contains two satirical cartoons. The top cartoon depicts a rotund politician surrounded by men in suits, declaring he favors returning to "the principles of Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton"—a hollow political platitude. The satire targets politicians who invoke founding fathers' principles insincerely. The bottom cartoon shows a person identifying themselves as "from the Bureau of Internal Revenue," illustrated with exaggerated, menacing appearance. This mocks tax collectors, portraying them as feared, intrusive government agents—a common satirical target reflecting public anxiety about taxation and government overreach. The accompanying "Mistress Pepys' Journal" is a humorous domestic narrative (appearing to be comedic fiction rather than political satire) about household management and marital disputes. The overall page exemplifies *Judge* magazine's blend of political commentary and genteel humor for early 20th-century audiences.