Judge, 1926-10-30 · page 14 of 36

Judge — October 30, 1926 — page 14: what you’re looking at

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Judge — October 30, 1926 — page 14: Judge, 1926-10-30

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This cartoon depicts a fortune teller (center, in top hat) telling a figure labeled "Liberty" (left, wearing a Liberty cap) that "you are going on a long journey." A menacing figure on the right holds a large club labeled "PROHIBITION." The satire appears to comment on Prohibition's impact on American freedom. Liberty is being given an ominous fortune by what seems to be a charlatan predictor, while Prohibition—personified as a threatening force with a weapon—looms nearby. The cartoon suggests Prohibition represents a threat to American liberty, forcing the nation on an unwanted "long journey" away from its foundational freedoms. The "Fortune Telling" label visible in the corner reinforces the mockery of those predicting Prohibition's effects.

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“YOU ARE GOING ON A LONG JOURNEY!” 18 T comicbooks.com