Judge — November 18, 1893 — page 9: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This Judge magazine cartoon depicts a man in a basket labeled "OHIO" in reeds, addressing figures in Egyptian costume. The man proclaims "I'm your Moses!" — a biblical reference to the prophet who led enslaved people to freedom. The cartoon appears to satirize an Ohio politician or figure claiming leadership or savior status, likely during a period of political crisis or reform. The Egyptian setting invokes the Exodus narrative, suggesting the figure positions himself as a liberator. The basket and reeds reference the infant Moses's story, implying either the politician is newly emerged as a leader or the satire questions the legitimacy of his claims. Without a visible date or clearer identification of the specific figure, the exact political context remains uncertain, though it likely comments on Ohio politics and inflated political rhetoric.