Judge — February 28, 1931 — page 11: what you’re looking at

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# Judge Magazine: "Judge in Ancient Times—Ye Friendly Argument" This satirical cartoon depicts a mounted nobleman or judge being physically attacked and overwhelmed by multiple armed commoners with swords and pikes. The title "Ye Friendly Argument" is ironic—what appears to be a "friendly" debate has devolved into violent conflict. The satire likely comments on contemporary political disputes, suggesting that disagreements between authority figures (represented by the mounted, ornate judge) and ordinary citizens (the armed mob) inevitably escalate to violence rather than reasoned discussion. The "ancient times" framing allows the artist to critique modern politics through historical costume. The tower with a star in the background may reference governmental authority. The cartoon's message: civil discourse between classes and power is illusory.