Judge, 1915-06-12 · page 19 of 24
Judge — June 12, 1915 — page 19: what you’re looking at
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This page from Judge magazine contains three satirical cartoons about **wartime labor shortages during World War I**. All three jokes stem from the same premise: with men away fighting, women and children must fill civilian roles. **"The Shortage of Men"** shows children claiming to be a baker and butcher, offering their services—commenting on how desperately labor is needed. **"At the Milliner's"** depicts a wife justifying an expensive hat purchase by saying she'll only wear it two weeks, satirizing women's frivolous spending while men sacrifice at the front. **"Sister"** features a Scottish father telling his daughter to relay a message to her brother at the front: if he encounters a German waiter who cheated them in London, he should "steady aim"—darkly joking about battlefield revenge over a petty grievance. The cartoons use European sources (Punch, Fliegende Blaetter) to show how the war's social disruption was perceived internationally. The tone is lighthearted but reflects genuine anxiety about gender roles and wartime sacrifice.
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Laughs from Other Lands PR EMEN The Shortage of Men “Now, then! what do you little boys want?” “"E’s ver baker, 'n’ I'm ver butcher. An’ we've come for orders.''"—Punch (Lon- don). Copyright Flieyencte Blaetter At the Milliner’s “Wie! Diesen sc h teuren und noch dazu farchthar verrdck tet fall ich Dir kaufen?” “Aber Minneti will ihn ja hochstens vier- sebn Tage tragen!"* “What! This awfully expensive and hor- ribly crazy hat I am to buy for you?"’ “But, hubby, dear, I won't wear it more than a couple of weeks.’’—Fliegende Blaetter (Munich). Sister (writing letter to brother at the front)—And hae ye onything else tae say, father? Father—Ay! Tell Donal’ that if he comes ower yon German waiter that gaed us a bad saxpence for change when we had a bit dinner in London a while syne, tell him—tae—tak—steady aim.—Punch (Lon- don). HOTEL EMPIRE Broadway at 63rd Street Made since 1861 from 7 kinds of tobaccos, from 7 different parts of the world—the best of each kind. 1/4 pound, new airtight xeon Package 50c Smaller sizes, 15¢ and 25¢ 8 and 16 oz, tins, $1.00 and $2.00 You'll never know how good tobacco can be made until you smoke Arcadia. If your dealer cannot supply you, write to us at once In the Very Centre of Everything. Subway and Elevated R. R. Stations One Minute. Five Minutes’ Walk to 40 Theatres and All the Famous Shops. All street cars and Sth Av. Motor Buses Pass our Door. COOLEST ROOMS IN TOWN. Large Outside Rooms, use of Bath, 1 Person, $1.00, 2 Persons, $1.50. Large Outside Rooms, Private Bath, 1 Person, $1.50, 2 Persons, $2.00. Parlor, Bedroom and Bath, 1 Person, $2.00, 2 Persons, $2.50. Special Rates for Long and Short Periods. A Place Where Nice People Dine. Your Visit to New York Is Not Complete Unless You Stop at the Famous Empire. FOR INFORMATION WRITE TO Foliowing KEELEY INSTITUTES: Hotsprings Ark. Batt Lake City, darks vi ah. John Barleycorn’s Master Our scientific treatment removes the appetite for drink or drugs—does not nauseate. Only registered physicians are permitted to administer the remedies in ourauth d institutions, During the last thirty-five ears, half a million have en successfully treated. comicbooks.com