Judge, 1928-08-11 · page 28 of 36
Judge — August 11, 1928 — page 28: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page contains two satirical cartoons by Stanley Jones about urban crime and police corruption, likely from the 1920s-30s based on the style and references. **The cartoons depict two criminals:** 1. **First figure**: A highwayman/robber who openly steals from pedestrians, mounts his horse, and profits handsomely over a year—operating with apparent impunity. 2. **Second figure**: A corrupt police officer who pulls over motorists, extorts bribes ("slip me ten bucks an' call it square"), and profits similarly through shakedowns. **The satire's point**: Both wear badges of authority in different ways—the robber's violence, the cop's official position. The cartoon suggests that urban law enforcement was riddled with corruption: a policeman was as predatory as a common criminal, simply using his badge as legal cover for extortion. The bitter humor highlights widespread public perception that police protection was actually systematic theft justified by official status. This reflects genuine 1920s-30s concerns about police corruption in American cities.
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