Judge — June 2, 1917 — page 3: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This sketch by B. Cory Kilvert depicts an winged female figure (likely representing Victory or Hope) sitting despondently on what appears to be a grave or battlefield, with bones visible beneath. The figure is "all dressed up"—wearing formal drapery and wings—yet has nowhere to go. The cartoon satirizes a specific historical moment, though the exact context isn't entirely clear from this page alone. It likely comments on a failed military campaign, abandoned diplomatic effort, or postponed event during the magazine's publication period. The ironic title suggests wasted preparation or squandered opportunity—a common Judge theme criticizing political mismanagement or broken promises. The classical allegorical figure emphasizes the gravity of whatever matter is being mocked.