Judge — July 14, 1928 — page 14: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This political cartoon satirizes what appears to be a government official or expert who is drowning amid flood relief efforts. The figure's angry, distressed expression contrasts with the word "PROHIBITION" looming overhead like a storm cloud raining down destruction. Visible items in the water include "BOOTLEG BOOZE" and what appears to be contraband alcohol, suggesting the cartoon critiques how Prohibition enforcement interfered with or complicated flood relief operations. The "Hoover" label (likely referring to President Herbert Hoover) indicates this targets his administration's handling of disaster relief during the Prohibition era. The satire suggests government incompetence: an expert drowning while trying to manage competing priorities of flood response and alcohol prohibition enforcement.