Judge, 1917-06-23 · page 19 of 28
Judge — June 23, 1917 — page 19: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily a **U.S. Navy recruitment advertisement** rather than satire or political cartoon. Dated June 23, 1917—shortly after America's entry into World War I—it recruits men for the Naval Coast Defense Reserve. The ad features a warship image and calls for volunteers with maritime experience for submarine-chasing, harbor patrol, and mine-sweeping operations along the New England coast (Cape Cod to Connecticut). It emphasizes that pay equals corresponding Navy grades and that service is required "when your services are required"—essentially a reserve arrangement. The recruitment targets experienced boat handlers, radio operators, gunners, machinists, cooks, and ex-military personnel. The prominent placement in *Judge* magazine indicates government advertising during wartime mobilization. There is no apparent satire here—this is straightforward wartime recruitment messaging aimed at readers who might have coastal or maritime experience.
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Machine-transcribed from the original scan — historical spelling and the odd misread are preserved.
Jane 23, 1917 ENLIST NOW IN THE Naval Coast Defense Reserve | Men and Boats Wanted For the Second Naval District Chatham, Cape Cod, to New London, Conn. SERVICE for period of War or as corre- sponding grade in U. S. Navy in case of National Emergency WORK WILL BE IN CONNECTION WITH Submarine Chasers, Harbor Patrol Vessels, Supply Vessels, Mine Planters and Sweepers, Cable Layers Those who have had experience on small boats are particularly desired; also radio operators, gunners-mates, machinists, cooks, ship- fitters, firemen, and ex-service men. Active duty when your services are required For enrollment or information apply in person or by letter to Enrolling Officer Headquarters: Second Naval District NEWPORT, R. I. Information can also be obtained at Room 666, Woolworth Building, NEW YORK