Judge — September 23, 1911 — page 26: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page contains two cartoons satirizing legal/judicial matters under the heading "JUDGE." **Top cartoon:** Titled "Knowledge is Power," depicts a small child hiding behind a curtain while an adult judge and woman point accusingly. The satire appears to critique how legal knowledge or courtroom advantage can intimidate or disadvantage those without it—possibly mocking judges who wielded power through obscure legal procedures against ordinary citizens. **Bottom cartoon:** "Pursuing the Leviathan to His Lair—Whalers of the New School" shows a submarine labeled "Mary Ann" hunting a large whale underwater. This likely satirizes aggressive legal prosecution, with the "whale" representing a defendant or corporate entity being pursued relentlessly by lawyers/judges (the "new school" of legal hunters). The submarine suggests modern, technological legal tactics replacing traditional methods. Both cartoons critique judicial overreach or aggressive legal practices of the era.