Judge — September 8, 1917 — page 1: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This Judge magazine cover from September 1917 shows a young woman holding a sack of flour, titled "The Flower of the Family." The pun plays on "flower/flour" — a common wordplay in period advertising. The timing is significant: America entered World War I in April 1917. This image likely promotes flour consumption and home-based food production as patriotic duty during wartime rationing. The girl's wholesome appearance and domestic focus reflect propaganda encouraging women to support the war effort through careful household management and food conservation. The "notice to reader" box (upper left) appears to provide additional context, though text is illegible at this resolution. The signature reads "C.H. Taffs."