Judge, 1891-05-23 · page 1 of 16
Judge — May 23, 1891 — page 1: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This political cartoon satirizes what appears to be a **competitive touring show or exhibition** in the American South during the 1891 season. The left panel shows a bearded man (likely a promoter or showman) advertising his event's success with promotional signs mentioning "Great Harrison," "immense crowds," and "the South gives a gigantic reception." The right panel depicts two figures in theatrical/circus costume with a "U.S. Port" circular emblem, discussing their competing show. The caption "That Little Rival Show" suggests rivalry between competing entertainers or exhibitions. The satire appears to mock Southern enthusiasm for touring spectacles while questioning whether promotional success depends on who runs the operation. The exact historical event remains **unclear** from visual evidence alone.
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Machine-transcribed from the original scan — historical spelling and the odd misread are preserved.
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