Judge — May 9, 1891 — page 9: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This cartoon satirizes Noah's Ark through a contemporary political lens. The title "Maybeed's Ark" (possibly "Maybe's Ark") suggests uncertainty about salvation or protection. The image depicts various animals and human figures crowded together, with the caption warning of an approaching "terrible storm." The style and composition parody the biblical narrative of preservation during catastrophe. Without clearer identification of specific figures or knowing the exact publication date, the precise political targets remain unclear. However, the satire likely comments on either: - Political leadership's ability (or inability) to protect the nation during crisis - Questions about who deserves "saving" during national emergency - Social anxieties about impending disaster The ark metaphor suggests themes of refuge, selection, and survival during turbulent times typical of Judge magazine's political commentary.