Judge — November 28, 1896 — page 8: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This political cartoon satirizes Republican leadership under President McKinley. The title is a pun on "The Republican Thanksgiving," playing on the phrase "De breed am large" (dialect speech common in period satire). The image shows a large turkey or bird being presented to a crowd of caricatured figures with exaggerated features—a common satirical technique of the era. The figures appear to represent various political or social groups, though specific identities are unclear from the visible text. The cartoon likely critiques Republican policies or internal divisions, using the Thanksgiving feast as metaphor. The incomplete OCR text makes the precise political point difficult to determine, but the celebratory presentation contrasts with what may be satirical commentary on Republican governance or their treatment of constituents.