Judge — January 9, 1932 — page 12: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# "A Winter's Evening in Vermont" This Judge cartoon depicts a seated man reviewing documents labeled with references to congressional critics and power—including what appears to be "Congress's Critters' Power" and other legalistic papers scattered around him. The setting suggests a Vermont winter evening (note the stove, window, and sparse interior). The satire likely targets a Vermont political figure or judge dealing with legislative scrutiny or criticism. The documents strewn about suggest bureaucratic burden or political pressure. The man's stern expression and focused reading posture convey his serious engagement with these matters. Without additional context about the specific date or Vermont figures involved, the exact identity and precise political reference remain unclear, though the cartoon clearly mocks someone's winter predicament navigating Congressional oversight.