Judge, 1916-06-03 · page 21 of 28
Judge — June 3, 1916 — page 21: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page contains satirical poetry and advertisements rather than political cartoons. The "Celluloid Sonnets" by Lillian Walker mock romantic poetry and modern dating attitudes. One poem playfully argues that dimples cannot be artificially manufactured (unlike other beauty products), while another presents a young woman's practical response to marriage vows—she accepts promises of love "all my days" but pointedly asks what he'll do with "your nights?" The bulk of the page advertises B.V.D. underwear, marketing summer comfort to men. The copy emphasizes that loose-fitting, lightweight undergarments make summer tolerable and travel enjoyable—essentially selling the idea that proper underwear improves quality of life. Below that sits an advertisement for Dr. Jeanne Walter's rubber garments, promising weight reduction. This juxtaposes the underwear ad's comfort messaging with the era's obsession with body modification and slimming. The content reflects 1920s consumer culture and evolving attitudes toward marriage and courtship.
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