Judge, 1915-06-26 · page 21 of 25
Judge — June 26, 1915 — page 21: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page mixes international humor cartoons with advertising. The left side contains three satirical cartoons from European publications (British *Sketch*, German *Fliegende Blätter*, and British *Punch*): 1. A British husband warns against "high-angle fire"—likely WWI trench warfare humor 2. A German modernist art joke: a woman painted someone's portrait so poorly the subject can't tell if it's themselves or their spotted cow 3. A British hostess promises to sing German composer Brahms "flat" to avoid patriotic offense—WWI-era British anti-German sentiment The page's dominant feature is a **Schlitz beer advertisement** claiming health benefits: beer aids digestion, provides nourishment through carbohydrates, and the brown bottle preserves purity. This reflects early 20th-century advertising's now-discredited claims about alcohol's medicinal properties. The ad also includes a hotel advertisement and cedar chest promotional offering.
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Laughs from Other Lands Hubby—'Ere not ser. much o’ that 'igh- angle fire!—Sketch (London). sir 4 Copyright, Fliegente Rinetrer Modern Art “D'Malerin hat_mi? abg‘malt, hat s* g’sagt. Soll jetat 1° dos sein. oder mei’ g’scheckete Kuah?” “The painting lady said she made my picture. I wonder if this is I or my spotted cow.’ — Fliegende Blaetter (Mu- nich). A Patriotic Sacrifice Very British guest— What! Brahms! You're surely not going to sing German? Hostess (apologetically)—Well, of course, I shall take care to sing it flat.—Punch (London). Se The Battle Health Success in mainte the battle line of good health depends largely on the good digestion of nourishing food. Beer aids digestion, stiniule pias secretion of gastric juice. It nourishes because of the carbohydrate elements it contains. Its malt is food; its hops, tonic. It invigorates, soothes and cleanses the entire system. Schlitz in Brown Bottles Strengthens Your Defense Made from the choicest materials—it is brewed pure— bottled in Brown Bottles to preserve its purity. It is the one beer sure to reach your glass, sparkling and crystal clear. It costs no more than beer in light bottles. Order a case today - See that crown is SMF branded “Schlitz” eBeerThat Made Milwaukee Famous Hotel Iroquois ATLANTIC CITY, N. J. | Write today for rates and illustrated booklet, SILAS WRIGHT, Mgr. comicbooks.com Moth-Proof Red Cedar Free Trial