A complete, restored issue of Judge from 1885-10-24 — all 16 pages of color political cartoons and topical humor, free to page through at comicbooks.com.

On the cover: # The Judge, October 24, 1885 **Main Cartoon: "Coming Events Cast Their Shadows Before"** This political cartoon depicts a man holding a "Clean Sweep" broom approaching Albany, New York, while a donkey (symbol of the Democratic Party) recoils in fear. A sign references the "Republican Proclamation" regarding a "Toadying Goose Cooked in Ohio" from 1885. The cartoon satirizes Republican political ambitions, suggesting they're preparing to "sweep clean" Democratic control. The donkey's fearful reaction implies Democrats anticipate electoral defeat. The obscure Ohio reference likely concerns a specific 1885 state political scandal or controversy, though the exact incident is unclear without additional historical context. The overall message: Republicans are coming for power.

🖼️ Every page has a plain-English note on what you’re looking at — the figures, the references, the point of the satire.

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