Judge, 1917-06-30 · page 20 of 29
Judge — June 30, 1917 — page 20: what you’re looking at
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This page mixes advertisements with war-era humor cartoons, likely from WWI era (references to "doing our bit"). **War Humors Section:** Three brief jokes from British publications (*Passing Show*, *Bystander*) satirize military life and homesickness. They mock drill sergeants' exasperation with clumsy recruits (Private Jones repeatedly out of step) and a soldier who felt homesick until viewing his girlfriend's photograph—suggesting romantic distraction from duty. **Art Print Advertisement:** Promotes a colorized portrait titled "Captain Kidd's Treasure," described as "one of Flagg's best"—likely referring to illustrator James Montgomery Flagg. The image shows a woman in checkered headwrap presented as a "lady pirate." The ad acknowledges the black-and-white reproduction doesn't do justice to "true colors," advertising the full-color print for $0.25. **Other Content:** Remainder is typical period advertising (Boston Garters, Evans' Ale, hotels, patent attorneys). The page reflects American consumer culture and British wartime humor in circulation together.
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