Judge, 1915-11-13 · page 19 of 28
Judge — November 13, 1915 — page 19: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This Judge magazine page collects humorous cartoons and jokes from European publications during World War I, translated for American readers. The content showcases international wartime humor: **"Still Worse"** depicts a soldier who offended a lady by painting her portrait rather than bowing properly—satirizing military awkwardness. **"In the Beer Garden"** shows a gentleman asking to shelter his beer under another man's umbrella during rain—poking fun at German formality and beer culture. **"How To End the War"** references German aunt-visiting, suggesting Germans would surrender if they saw their relatives. **"People Who Ought to Be Strafed"** mocks children who collect cigarette pictures, a popular contemporary pastime. The page demonstrates how Allied nations used humor to mock enemy cultures while entertaining troops. The cartoons employ gentle ridicule rather than propaganda, reflecting period attitudes toward Germans and highlighting cultural differences during the conflict.
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