Judge, 1917-07-21 · page 26 of 28
Judge — July 21, 1917 — page 26: what you’re looking at
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This is primarily a **title/contents page** from Judge magazine (1917), not a political cartoon page. The content consists of: **"Stories with Smiles"** section: Three humorous anecdotes featuring World War I themes. One anecdote involves French military officers (Lieutenant de Tessan and Colonel Fabry, real WWI figures) and an American girl; another features a Canadian soldier's creative leave extension request; a third satirizes a wishy-washy dinner guest ("wobbles"). **"Composite Maid"** poem: A lighthearted verse about an artist choosing a woman for both her fashionable clothing and her natural beauty. **Advertisement**: Buckskin Tires promotion claiming quality comparable to expensive competitors. The page's humor reflects American attitudes circa 1917—celebrating French/Canadian allies, mocking pacifists and indecisiveness, and displaying genteel romantic sentiment. There are no identifiable political cartoons or caricatures visible.
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BUCKSKIN TIRES Buckskin Tires are made by skilled workmen of the same quality Pare rubber and istand’ fabric, ab thowe ‘used Inthe “Blghest priced tires in the country. Guaranteed for 4000 miles. Privilege of examination at no ex- justments we Day for It today—also price THE L. AND “iceRubocn co. ress St. 6 West. Dist, Omce, 1430-8 Mich. Ave., Chicago JUDGE HAS THE LARGEST CIRCULATION OF ANY HUMOROUS PERIODICAL Stories with Smiles Didn’t Think Quick Enough—Be- fore introducing Lieutenant de Tessan, aid to General Joffre, and Colonel Fabry, the “Blue Devil of France,” Chairman Spencer, of the St. Louis entertainment committee at the M. A. breakfast told this anecdote. “In Washington, Lieutenant de Tessan was approached by a pretty American girl, who said: “‘And did you kill a German soldier?’ Yes,’ he replied. ‘With what hand did you do it?’ she quired. “*With this right hand,’ he said. “And then the pretty American girl seized his right hand and kissed it. Col- onel Fabry stood near by. He strolled over and said to Lieutenant de Tessan: “*Heavens, man, why didn’t you tell her that you bit him to death.’ — Kansas City Star. Wouldn't Work Twice—In a Canadian camp somewhere in England a second George Washington has been found. He, in company with several others, had been granted four days’ leave, and, as usual, wired for extension. But no hackneyed excuse was his. In fact, it was so original that it has been framed and now hangs in a prominent spot in the battalion orderly- room. It ran as follows: Nobody’ dead, noboc ill going strong, having a good tim nd got plenty of money. Please grant extension.” And he got it!—Pittsburgh Chronicle- Telegraph. Wobbles — Captain George Marvell, head of the motor-boat patrol was arguing with a pacifist. “You wobble,” said Captain Marvell. “You hop from this side to that. You are like the dinner guest. **Come out to our place to dinner to- night,’ said a banker. ““D'll be glad to, mighty glad to,’ said the guest, warmly. “Our oldest girl,’ said the banker, ‘is studying music— “*Gosh, that reminds me. I've got an engagement for tonight. Sorry, old man, but I can’t come. ‘ ‘ou? Too bad! Our oldest girl, ying, studying music in Chicago, and we're infernally lonesome enings. Oh, I'll cut out that engagement,’ said the guest, ‘and come anyhov Wash- ington Star. Composite Maid ND one was clad in filigree And fashion’s furbelows. A maiden born of high degree With a patrician nose. And one was clad in gingham frock, A maid of modest mein. A shepherdess who led her flock Demurely and serene An artist faring on his way In search of beauty’s grace, Chose both—one for her garments gay, The other for her face. —Horace Seymour Keller. st JUDGEW The cover, by TONY SARG is a wonder, entitled “Telling Itto the Marines” There is a wealth of illustration by ORSON LOWELL JOHN GRUELLE CHARLES H. WRIGHT ZIM WESTMACOTT CALVERT RODNEY THOMPSON C. W. KAHLES J. R. SHAVER A. T. BURRELL C. BECKER HELD NORMAN ANTHONY Cc. B. INWOOD C. F. PETERS FLOHRI MACHEFERT and others The text, rich in humor and pungent in satire, is by WALT MASON STRICKLAND GILLILAN DOUGLAS MALLOCH PAUL WING BURGES JOHNSON TOM P. MORGAN M. H. JAMES TOD CHENEVIX And the inimitable jesters who make His Honor “The Happy Medium™ Copyright, 1917, by Ledie-Judge Company. i wr York as second-class mail matte. Telephone 0632, toa Represe Wyatt Building, Washingt Jobo A. Steicher, et K Grant E. Ham SUBSCRIPTION RAT! Ove year, 5? numbers Six months, of 26 numbers Thirteen weeks Payable ia advance of by draft oa New postal order. The coatents af JUDGE, are protected by copyright in both the Uniced States and Great Britain If JUDGE cannot be found at any newsstand, the publishers #2 be under obligations if that fact be promptly reported on card or by letter or by expres ot BERS: Present year, 10 cents per copy: 1916, Postage free in the United States, its dependencies, and Mexice. To Canadian Provinces add $0 cents « year for postage: to a foreign countries add 81.00 ADVERTISING OFFICE hicago, Illinois WEST! r Marquette Building NEW EN ADVERTIS: G OFFICE. Tremont Building ~ Boston, Mass. Printed by the Schweinler Press.