Life — November 20, 1924 — page 21: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This appears to be a political cartoon titled "The Tide of Radicalism" depicting selectmen (local officials) listening to criticism of a Thanksgiving Proclamation. The illustration shows several men in period dress (likely late 19th/early 20th century) in what seems to be an indoor setting, with one figure gesturing while speaking to others. The satire critiques radical political attacks against traditional civic institutions and proclamations. The cartoon suggests that even routine governmental acts like Thanksgiving declarations face assault from radical political movements of the era. The "tide" metaphor implies radicalism is rising as an unstoppable force challenging established authority. Without clearer OCR text or visible dates, the specific historical moment remains uncertain, though this reflects broader tensions between progressive reformers and traditional governance during America's Gilded Age or Progressive Era.