Judge — May 11, 1889 — page 8: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page appears to be rotated 90 degrees. When properly oriented, it shows two satirical illustrations typical of Judge magazine's political commentary. The upper cartoon depicts elegantly dressed figures on what appears to be a formal architectural setting with decorative molding—suggesting high society or government contexts. The lower illustration features elaborate allegorical figures and cherubs surrounding a central bottle labeled "PROHIBITION," indicating this satirizes America's Prohibition era (1920-1933). The ornate, classical styling of the composition mocks the grandiose treatment given to temperance advocacy. Without clearer text identification of specific figures, I cannot definitively name the individuals caricatured. However, the juxtaposition suggests Judge is critiquing both social pretension and the Prohibition movement—likely arguing these policies were pursued by self-righteous elites disconnected from ordinary people's lives.