Judge — June 6, 1931 — page 9: what you’re looking at

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# "The Sunday Ferry" - Judge Magazine Satire This cartoon satirizes the chaos of Sunday ferry service in what appears to be early 20th-century America. The illustration shows a massive, disorganized crowd attempting to board a ferry, with people, horses, carriages, and wagons piling up in complete pandemonium. A judge-like figure stands on an elevated platform presiding over the scene. The satire likely mocks the inadequate infrastructure and management of public transportation on weekends, when recreational travel surged. The "ancient times" title suggests ironic commentary—presenting the chaotic ferry system as primitive or outdated despite being contemporary. The central authority figure watching helplessly over the disorder implies critique of municipal governance's failure to manage public services effectively. The humor derives from exaggerating the actual conditions passengers experienced.