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Judge — February 12, 1916 — page 19: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page collects humorous anecdotes from European publications, translated for American readers. The content reflects WWI-era concerns: **"Compensations of War"** depicts a woman waiting for a streetcar with a handsome conductor—wartime romantic distraction amid civilian inconvenience. **"Calm Courage"** shows a mother reassuring her anxious son about an impending attack, emphasizing stoic composure during wartime. **"Appearances Against Him"** jokes that a stockbroker avoided the front by attending a peace meeting instead—satirizing those perceived as evading military service through pacifism. **"Evading the Question"** presents a child unable to identify puzzle pieces until completion—a metaphor for uncertainty during wartime. **"Ol' Clo's"** and **"An Inspiration"** offer working-class humor about shabby clothing and domestic accidents. The recurring theme across these international excerpts is maintaining composure, finding humor, and navigating daily life during wartime disruption—appealing to Judge's American audience experiencing similar anxieties.
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