Judge — May 2, 1931 — page 11: what you’re looking at

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# "Judge in Ancient Times: Ye Poacher" This satirical illustration depicts a medieval or ancient hunting scene. A figure identified as "Ye Poacher" (lower left, shown in elaborate dress) appears to be illegally hunting or fishing in restricted waters or lands. The scene shows armed guards or nobles on the riverbank and fortified positions in the background, suggesting this is aristocratic or royal property being violated. The satire likely comments on class tensions: poaching was historically a crime that poor people committed for survival, while the wealthy controlled hunting and fishing rights. By presenting it as "ancient times," the cartoonist may be suggesting these class-based inequalities persist despite being outdated customs. The detailed armor and medieval setting emphasize how longstanding these social divisions are. The artist's signature "FORBEL" appears in the lower right.