Judge — July 28, 1894 — page 16: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This appears to be a humorous sports cartoon titled "How the Blackville Handicap Was Won," likely from Judge magazine's satirical sports section. The cartoon depicts a horse race scene rendered sideways/upside-down on the page, showing jockeys and horses in chaotic motion. The caption "Hooray! Won in er walk! We got money ter burn!" suggests the joke involves unexpected or comedic victory—possibly satirizing rigged races, amateur riders, or the absurdity of gambling outcomes. The "Blackville" reference likely indicates this is a cartoon in Judge's recurring series about the fictional African American community called "Blackville," popular in late 19th/early 20th century American periodicals. These were often crude satires reflecting period racial stereotypes. The frantic, sideways composition emphasizes chaos and comedic disorder typical of Judge's slapstick humor style.