Judge — September 8, 1917 — page 2: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# Analysis of Judge Magazine, September 8, 1917 The left page features a WWI-era recruitment appeal titled "To Our Soldiers and Sailors." The cartoon shows two military figures (a captain and sailor) in conversation, with the caption suggesting one has lost a friend and must leave to care for his widow. The accompanying editorial text explains Judge's purpose: to boost soldiers' and sailors' morale by publishing humor from their experiences. The magazine frames wartime jokes as psychologically valuable—helping men cope with combat's brutality through laughter. The right page's contents list shows this issue mixes patriotic messages with typical satirical content (domestic humor, commentary on suffrage and social issues). This reflects Judge's dual role in 1917: supporting the war effort while maintaining its satirical traditions.