Judge — June 29, 1929 — page 6: what you’re looking at

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# Analysis of "Judge" Cartoon Page This page titled "He Seen His Duty and He Done It!" depicts a judge performing various physical tasks—hauling luggage, wrestling, lifting weights, boxing, juggling, and general acrobatics. The satire appears to criticize a judge who has abandoned his proper judicial role to engage in circus-like or manual labor activities. The cartoon likely comments on judicial overreach or a specific judge's involvement in inappropriate activities outside courtroom duties. The "Wrestling" tent sign visible in one panel suggests the judge has literally entered entertainment venues rather than maintaining dignity. The exaggerated physical comedy emphasizes the absurdity of a magistrate performing such undignified work, satirizing either a real judicial scandal or general concerns about judicial conduct and propriety in the early 20th century.