Judge — December 1, 1894 — page 8: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This **Judge** magazine cartoon satirizes a Thanksgiving dinner scene with political figures. The title "Their Thanksgiving" appears to reference President **Grover Cleveland** (identifiable by the address to "Mr. Hill"), likely **David B. Hill**, a contemporary political figure. The central image shows a large barrel or container—possibly representing a political issue or scandal—being served as the main course to assembled diners. The exaggerated expressions and caricatured faces suggest mockery of political figures' hypocrisy or moral compromise. The cartoon's satire hinges on the notion that these politicians are metaphorically "consuming" or benefiting from something distasteful, yet presenting it as a celebratory feast. Without the publication date, the specific political controversy remains unclear, but the dinner setting ironically juxtaposes Thanksgiving's association with gratitude and abundance against political corruption or malfeasance.