Judge — March 9, 1929 — page 12: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# "Judge" Page: "Man's Best Friend" This page presents nine cartoon panels depicting a judge and a dog in various scenarios. The title "Man's Best Friend" plays on the common phrase about dogs while satirizing judicial authority. The panels show the judge in different situations with the dog—some panels depict the judge seemingly favorable toward the dog, while others show conflict or punishment (indicated by the black squares, likely representing struck blows or corrections). Panel 8 includes text reading "Scratch it!" suggesting the dog is being instructed to scratch or mark something. The satire appears to mock judicial inconsistency or the arbitrary nature of a judge's decisions—showing favoritism shifting unpredictably. The dog serves as a metaphor for subjects under judicial authority, whose treatment depends on the judge's whims rather than consistent application of law. Artist signature: "Gardner Rea" (bottom right)