Judge, 1892-11-26 · page 18 of 18
Judge — November 26, 1892 — page 18: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page satirizes the 1892 presidential election aftermath, featuring Grover Cleveland's return to office. The central circular composition shows various figures celebrating Cleveland's victory with popular song lyrics rewritten as political commentary. Key elements: **The figures:** Cleveland (identifiable by context) appears as the central focus, with supporters depicted celebrating his return. The "horseshoe" reference suggests luck/fortune in politics. **The satire:** The page mocks both Cleveland supporters' triumphalism and his opponents' dismay by pairing their celebrations with song parodies. Lyrics like "four years more of Grover" and "now we'll be in clover" mock the optimistic promises made by the winning party. **The "disaster" reference:** The title suggests the previous administration (likely Harrison's) was viewed negatively by Judge's editors, though the satirical tone suggests skepticism about whether Cleveland's return would truly improve conditions. The strip on the left appears to show related electoral/political scenes, though details are unclear in the image quality provided.
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