Judge — May 16, 1885 — page 1: what you’re looking at

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# Analysis of "The Judge" Page (May 16, 1885) The main cartoon, titled "The Fool and His Friend," depicts Cleveland (labeled) offering food to another figure. The caption quotes: "There, enough is as good as a feast." This satirizes President Grover Cleveland's approach to something—likely his economic or patronage policies. The cartoon suggests Cleveland is providing inadequate resources or relief, with "enough" being minimal rather than sufficient. The figure receiving the offering appears skeptical or dissatisfied. The reference to "Federal Stroage Cap" and "Democracy" visible in the image suggests this concerns government spending, civil service, or Democratic Party policies during Cleveland's first term (1885-1889). The satire mocks Cleveland's restraint as insufficient for actual needs.