Judge — May 25, 1895 — page 8: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This appears to be a satirical cartoon from *Judge* magazine depicting an allegorical scene. A classical female figure (likely representing America or a virtue like Liberty or Prosperity) stands on a classical portico holding a sign reading "WANTED — A REIGN OF PROSPERITY" with what appears to be "COLUMBIA FIRST" below it. A small figure in military dress (possibly representing a political candidate or leader) stands before her with a sword. Other figures observe from the right side of the composition. The satire appears to criticize political rivals competing for power by promising prosperity to the nation. However, without the full OCR text or publication date visible, the specific political context—which election, candidates, or policy debate this references—remains unclear.