Judge — November 22, 1890 — page 9: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This political cartoon depicts a bearded figure (likely representing a political opponent or public figure) with an open mouth, suggesting he is speaking or making proclamations. The caption reads "A VOICE WHICH WAS PLAINLY HEARD IN THE LATE ELECTION" with subtitle "See the Emphasis to the Remark 'COME OFF!'" The satire appears to mock someone whose voice or message was notably heard during a recent election—the emphasis on "come off" suggests the cartoonist is sarcastically critiquing this person's claims or promises. The exaggerated facial features and dramatic rendering typical of Judge magazine's political commentary indicate this was meant to ridicule a specific political figure's rhetoric or influence during an election period. Without clearer dating or textual markers, the specific election and figure remain unclear.