Judge — September 28, 1912 — page 4: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# Judge's Billboard: Naval Satire This page satirizes American naval power and Maine's role in military preparedness, likely from the early 1900s. The top panels show Maine officials proudly advertising the state's shipbuilding capacity ("I did it!"). The central image depicts a naval battle with a submarine—representing "up-to-date dangers" to modern battleships, a contemporary concern as submarine warfare was emerging as a strategic threat. The bottom section mocks judicial proceedings ("A New Version") and features "The Tail of the Ticket"—a moose wearing a Viking helmet, likely referencing Theodore Roosevelt's 1912 Progressive "Bull Moose" Party campaign. The overall message appears critical of Maine's military boasting while submarines render traditional battleships vulnerable.