Judge — November 30, 1889 — page 9: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This appears to be a satirical cartoon about U.S. interest in Cuba. The figures represent American political leaders who have pursued Cuba as a territorial goal: - **"She" (Cuba)**, personified as a coquettish woman in elaborate dress, playfully rejects suitors - **Tom Jefferson** and **Grant** represent past presidents who sought Cuba - **"Jim"** likely refers to James G. Blaine, mentioned in the OCR text as having "an open eye on Cuba" The satire mocks American imperial ambitions by depicting Cuba as a woman leading politicians on romantically. Cuba teases that she'll finally capitulate to "Jim" (Blaine's administration), suggesting the U.S. will eventually acquire Cuba through persistent diplomatic pressure. This reflects late 19th-century American expansionism—the magazine criticizes both Cuba's coyness and American officials' repeated attempts at annexation.