Judge — October 28, 1911 — page 11: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This political cartoon depicts two early aircraft flying at different altitudes above a cityscape. The caption "THE HIGHER THE FEWER" appears to be a darkly satirical commentary on aviation safety or combat during the early 20th century—likely referencing World War I aerial warfare. The phrase suggests that as pilots fly higher into the sky, fewer of them survive or return. This is satirical commentary on the dangers of early aviation and the high casualty rates among pilots, particularly combat aviators. The contrast between the peaceful civilian landscape below and the precarious aircraft above emphasizes the lethal nature of early flight. The signature appears to read "FLONRI" (or similar), identifying the cartoonist.