Judge — December 11, 1886 — page 8: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This is a satirical cartoon depicting anthropomorphic dogs engaged in what appears to be a political campaign or election scenario. The dogs are dressed in human clothing and holding signs reading "THE TRIBUNE FAVORITE FOR" and other campaign-related text (partially legible as "EVENING" and "HERALD"). The cartoon satirizes newspaper endorsements and editorial favoritism in political campaigns. The dogs represent rival newspapers or their editors, each promoting their preferred candidate. The crowded, animated scene suggests the competitive nature of journalism and the influence newspapers wielded over public opinion during elections. Without clearer visibility of specific names or dates on the signs, I cannot identify the particular election or candidates being referenced, but the satire targets how publications used their platforms to influence electoral outcomes.