Judge — November 22, 1924 — page 16: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This satirical cartoon depicts a wealthy man in formal attire dining at a table while peering out a window at what appears to be a disheveled, impoverished figure in a top hat. The contrast suggests social commentary on class inequality during the Thanksgiving holiday. The cartoon's message appears critical: while the affluent dine comfortably indoors, the poor remain outside, excluded from prosperity and celebration. The bag labeled "M.D." (likely indicating a medical doctor or professional) on the left suggests the wealthy figure's status. The single-word caption "THANKSGIVING!" emphasizes the irony—the holiday traditionally celebrates gratitude and abundance, yet the cartoon highlights the stark division between rich and poor, suggesting whose cause for gratitude is genuine during economically unequal times.