Life — September 23, 1886 — page 9: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# "Geronimo's Future" This cartoon depicts several young men gathered around a globe, examining it intently. The caption "GERONIMO'S FUTURE" suggests commentary on what lies ahead for the famous Apache leader Geronimo (who had recently surrendered in 1886). The satire appears to mock either: - Speculation about Geronimo's fate or where he might be exiled/imprisoned - Broader anxieties about Native American leadership and territorial displacement during the era of westward expansion The youths' serious study of the globe suggests they're pondering geographical questions—possibly where colonial powers might send Geronimo or how his capture affects American territorial control. The cartoon likely reflects contemporary debates about Native American policy and imperial geography during the late 19th century. The left margin references a "PROBLEM" involving someone "detached" in "the Field," though details remain unclear.