Judge — March 2, 1918 — page 15: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This Orson Lowell cartoon from *Judge* depicts a figure standing atop a large globe, holding a rope attached to a wooden sign reading "CREDIBILITY" (partially legible). Below, a group of military and political figures strain together, apparently trying to push or move the globe. The title "Now Then, All Together!" suggests coordinated effort. The satire appears to critique leadership's difficulty maintaining credibility or public trust—despite unified effort from various institutions (military, government), the task remains monumental. The protagonist's precarious position atop the globe suggests instability or the fragility of authority. Without identifying the specific figure at the top, the cartoon likely comments on early 20th-century political or wartime challenges to governmental credibility and institutional legitimacy.