Judge — October 6, 1917 — page 2: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# Judge Magazine, October 6, 1917 The left page features "How an American Fights," illustrating combat techniques with a soldier using a bayonet against an enemy. The accompanying text describes brutal hand-to-hand combat during what appears to be a skirmish involving Mexican forces ("five thousand Mexicans") and references a character named "Davy Crockett." The right page is a contents listing for Judge magazine's latest issue, which claims the "Largest Circulation of any Humorous Publication in America." It advertises various illustrated articles and cartoons on war-related topics, soldier life in France, and general humor content. The overall context reflects America's 1917 involvement in World War I, with content focused on military action, patriotism, and contemporary combat scenarios for a American readership.