Judge — June 13, 1891 — page 1: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This is a political cartoon satirizing Cincinnati's political situation in 1891. The title refers to a newcomer entering local politics—the "new chicken" (small figure in center). The two large roosters represent established political factions competing for dominance, with the Capitol building visible in the background indicating governmental stakes. The dialogue ("You're too big for me just now, 'tis true, but I'll lick you both in '92") suggests the newcomer is a candidate warning existing power brokers of a future political challenge. The "Cincinnati, May" label on the egg confirms the local reference. This mockingly depicts political rivalry using farmyard animal metaphors common to Gilded Age satirical journalism.