Judge — November 28, 1896 — page 9: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This political cartoon depicts a grotesque dinner scene where caricatured men with exaggerated features—appearing to represent politicians or public figures—gather around a table. Several hold papers or documents, suggesting debate or legislative business. The men display animalistic characteristics, with dog-like faces, suggesting they're portrayed as corrupt or base politicians "fighting like dogs" over something. The title's reference to a "Thanksgiving Turkey" likely uses the holiday feast as metaphor for political patronage or spoils being contested. The grotesque caricatures and animalistic depictions were common Judge magazine techniques for satirizing politicians as greedy, undignified, or self-serving. Without clearer identification of specific figures or visible date, the exact political controversy remains unclear, though the cartoon clearly mocks governmental infighting over resources or power.