Judge — June 1934 — page 10: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page from *Judge* satirizes Prohibition-era speakeasies and illegal alcohol consumption. The X-ray style illustrations reveal ghost-like figures engaged in drinking activities—the visual conceit being that these hidden, illicit behaviors are "exposed" through the transparent overlay. The title "Excuse Our Dust!" suggests ongoing disruption, likely referencing the chaos of Prohibition enforcement. The dialogue references "haunting the brewery" and seeking "excitement over at Lawnwood" (apparently a known speakeasy location), implying that despite legal bans, people continue patronizing illegal drinking establishments. The cartoon mocks both the futility of Prohibition and the public's casual disregard for the law, presenting underground drinking culture as an accepted social reality that persists despite official attempts to eliminate it.