Judge — August 20, 1921 — page 4: what you’re looking at

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# Analysis of "The Judge Ain't Running for Office This Year" This political cartoon by Perry Barlow depicts a fishing scene where a figure (likely a judge) sits by a stream in a wooded setting. The caption suggests the judge has decided against running for political office during the current election cycle. The satire appears to target the common practice of judges abandoning their judicial duties to campaign for elected positions. By showing the judge peacefully fishing instead—removed from political ambition—Barlow ironically praises this restraint. The rural, serene setting contrasts with the chaos of political campaigns. Without knowing the specific year or which judge is referenced, the cartoon's broader point is clear: *Judge* magazine is applauding a judicial figure's decision to stay out of electoral politics and remain focused on judicial work rather than self-promotion.