Judge — October 15, 1927 — page 46: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This political cartoon depicts Lady Justice (recognizable by her traditional iconography) wielding a sword above two prone figures labeled "DRY" and "WET." A torch labeled "U.S." shines from above, while a stone wall dominates the right side. The cartoon appears to address **Prohibition**—the ban on alcohol (1920-1933). The "DRY" and "WET" figures represent opposing factions in that heated debate: "drys" supported alcohol prohibition; "wets" opposed it. Lady Justice stands as arbiter between these conflicting positions. The title's reference to Caesar ("What says Caesar?") invokes authority and judgment, suggesting the cartoon questions what legal verdict will prevail in this bitter American political struggle.