Judge — May 27, 1905 — page 9: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This political cartoon uses animal caricatures—prominently featuring exaggerated human faces with animal characteristics—to satirize political or social figures of the era. The title "Tiger Ticks" suggests parasitic corruption or disease infecting power structures. The composition shows a hierarchical arrangement: a well-dressed man in a top hat (likely a political leader) dominates the center, surrounded by smaller, more animalistic figures below. These appear to represent corrupt subordinates or hangers-on feeding off the main figure's authority. The "Panic" label visible in the upper right suggests this relates to economic crisis or fear. The cartoon's message likely critiques how corruption and incompetence proliferate within government, with smaller parasitic figures (the "ticks") depending on and feeding from those in power.