Judge — July 30, 1921 — page 3: what you’re looking at

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# "Still Waters" - Judge Magazine, July 30, 1921 This illustration by Walter De Maris depicts a fisherman casting his line into calm water near a waterfall, with trees framing the scene. The title "Still Waters" is a play on the proverb "still waters run deep," suggesting hidden depths or dangers beneath a placid surface. In the context of 1921 America—during Prohibition and a period of social anxiety—this likely carries satirical meaning about concealed wrongdoing or illicit activity hidden beneath outwardly respectable appearances. The "still waters" of American society may be masking criminal activity, corruption, or other social ills. The specific political target remains unclear from the image alone.