Judge, 1917-08-04 · page 24 of 28
Judge — August 4, 1917 — page 24: what you’re looking at
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This page from **Judge** magazine (a satirical publication) celebrates American military involvement in World War I. **Main Content:** The left side advertises Leslie's magazine, promoting their exclusive photographs of American troops embarking for France—claiming they "scooped" even major New York newspapers. This was a competitive boast about journalistic access during wartime. **The Right Side:** "Stories with Smiles" contains humorous anecdotes typical of the era's light magazines, including: - A joke about a cook's "burnt offerings" - Satire of English as spoken by Hindi speakers learning the language (the horse essay is intentionally absurd malapropisms) - Domestic humor about wives and doctors - A courtroom witness story **Context for Modern Readers:** This represents American popular culture supporting the war effort through both patriotic celebration of military mobilization and escapist humor. The magazine simultaneously promoted commercial war photography while offering comedic relief—a common approach to maintaining public morale during WWI.
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