Judge, 1917-09-01 · page 25 of 28
Judge — September 1, 1917 — page 25: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page from the September 1, 1917 *Judge* magazine contains mostly brief humor pieces and advertising, but reveals period concerns. The opening section "Passing the Mustard" includes a joke about a mother worried her infant son will be drafted—satirizing the anxiety surrounding World War I conscription and Americans' recent entry into the conflict. The humor mocks her irrational fear for a six-month-old child. The remaining pieces are light domestic humor unrelated to the war: jokes about marriage, children, and social behavior. The page advertises five paintings by prominent illustrators (James Montgomery Flagg, Mary Lane McMillan, Paul Stahr) available through the Judge Art Print Department for one dollar—a considerable sum in 1917, making these prints accessible to middle-class readers. The illustrated titles ("Wall-Nuts," "Good-Night, Nurse," "Captain Kidd's Treasure," "Roddy Maid Suits," "All the Comforts of Home") appear to be whimsical or sentimental subjects typical of period commercial art.
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—_——» September 1, 1917 Passing the Mustard Worried—“I don’t know what I'll do if “my boy has to go to war.” “yp wouldn't worry so much if I were you. Perhaps he won't be drafted.” “I know, but I just can’t bear the thought of him ever having to go.” “That is a fear that all mothers have to face. Has your son registered?” “Dear me, no, not yet. But I’m just worried to death for fear that some day he will be called away from me.” “How old is your bo “Just six months old yesterday, and the loveliest boy that ever was born.” — Detroit Free Press. Comfortably Convinced—“Do you believe in reincarnation?” “Yes,” replied Miss Cayenne. Then you have studied the subject?” “No. I like the idea so well, I’m afraid that if I studied it I might not feel so sure about it.” —IWashington Star. An Exception—‘ My principle is to let every detail of one’s life be open to all.” “Well, wouldn’t you make an in favor of mosquito window screen: timore American. Ss. erved Him Right—“ Your brother has arache.”” t serves him right,” answered the small boy’s sister, acher has told him time and time again he ought not to play the piano by ear.” —IWashington Star. Hopelessly Outclassed—‘ Does your dog ever growl?” “No. He knows that my husband has him hopelessly outclassed.” — Louisville Courier-Journal. Amended—Il ife—How many times have I told you not to play poker? Hub—But, my dear, I won last night. Wife—Well, why didn’t you say so be- fore?—Buffalo Express. Jennie’s Idea—The callers were sta very late, and little Jennie, who had become very tired, finally said: “Mamma, hadn't all of us better go to bed so Mr. Brown’s folks can go home.”— Harper's Magazine. “Unless’”’—The convicted man had just received his sentence and was being led out. “Poor man, is there anything I can do for you sked a sympathetic woman from the audience. “No, mum,” said the prisoner, “unless you'd like to do this three years.” —Detroit Saturday Night. Steel Plates—‘‘John,” said Mrs. Jen- kins, looking up from the evening paper, “you know how many dishes Kate has broken lately “Yes,” said John, “what of it?” “Well,” continued the lady, “there is something in the paper about steel plates. I don’t know just what they are, but I should think they might be indestructible.”— Liverpool Post. Pea ; Waals JP MET “WALL-NUTS” “GOOD-NIGHT, NURSE” By James Montgomery Flagg. “CAPTAIN KIDD'S TREASURE” By James Montgomery Flogg Five brilliant paintings by James Montgomery Flagg Mary Lane McMillan Paul Stahr in full colors, 9x 12 inches, mounted on a heavy mat, ready for the frame, for One Dollar (25 cents apiece) Just send a bill, check, money- order or stamps. JUDGE ART PRINT DEPARTMENT 225 Fifth Avenue, New York City