Judge — January 2, 1926 — page 14: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This cartoon depicts three figures standing on a mountainous landscape marked with numbers 1926, gazing at large numerals (1, 9, 2, 7, 6) looming above them. One figure holds a "Prohibition" banner. The cartoon appears to reference **Prohibition-era politics**, likely satirizing concerns about what the coming year (possibly 1927) would bring under continued alcohol prohibition policies. The "Citizen" label on the left figure suggests commentary on ordinary Americans' perspective. The ominous tone—with dark shading and dramatic lighting—implies foreboding rather than optimism about the future direction of Prohibition enforcement or its consequences. Without additional context, the specific political figures or events referenced remain unclear, though the cartoon critiques Prohibition's ongoing impact on American society.