Judge, 1917-10-13 · page 23 of 28
Judge — October 13, 1917 — page 23: what you’re looking at
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This page contains humor columns typical of college magazines of the era, featuring short jokes about dating, courtship, and military training. The recurring targets are romantic misunderstandings and the absurdities of young love—a girl proud she dresses faster than her suitor, a young man struggling with compliments, etc. One notable item references "R.O.T.C." (Reserve Officers' Training Corps) and military drills, reflecting 1917's wartime context—America had entered World War I months earlier. The humor plays on military abbreviations and acronyms in a coded "text-speak" style. The page is dominated by period advertisements, particularly W.L. Douglas shoes and other consumer goods. The content reflects early-20th-century college culture and courtship norms aimed at a young, educated audience.
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October 13, 1917 With the College Wits Even to the Altar—(At the wedding— this is true!) “I never did anything in my fife but that there was some sort of a hitch init!” —Awgwan. Hopelessly Ignorant—‘‘Do you auto- “Well, you oughta had.”” “No, Ican’t do that either.”"—Record. Cause for Pride—She—How long does it take you to dress in the morning? He—Oh, about twenty minutes. She—(proudly)—It only takes me ten. He—(ditto)—I wash!—Panther. Before and After Shaving— Or—Why Smith’s Commission was Refused. —Pdican. He Won Out on the Rebuttal—ar- dext_suitor—Oh, Marion! How beautiful you look tonight! “Now please don’t, Bruce, you know I don’t like to be flattered.” “No nice girls do!” (And the rest was comparatively easy.)— Widow. R. O. T. C. RU A K-det, —if so, Y? "THERE came a penny postal card, Sent by R. O. T.C. “Y RU late to drill? R.S. Vv. P.” I found a sergeant in Room X (Headquarters of the War). “TB an invalid,” I cried. He said: “LCUR... “But C 2 drills, and do not cut; So when the NM E CU, U never, never B shot, UC.” “XQs. IC IBA nut. Til cut my drills no more. 'T is better 2 cut other things And get H—— from U 4!""—Lampoon. A Small Job—Helen—I've seen the crew training quarters. Ellen—Is that all they have to do?— Orange Ped. Poor Things—Mi/—Boys will be boys. Nutt—What about the girls? Mutt—Oh, they have to be whatever fashion dictates. wgwan. o The World's Greatest Shoemaker.” CAUTION — Be sure the price stamped on the bottom has not been erased or raised. = ae SHOE THAT HOLDS ITS SHAPE” 1" $3;50 $4. $4.50 $5 $6 ple You Can Sars Money by Wearing gum W.L. Dougl las Shoes. The Best Ey Known joes in the World. Fy ‘Ny W: L aes name and the retail price is stamped on the bottom of every pair of shoes at the factory. The value is guar- anteed and the wearer protected against high prices for inferior shoes, The retail prices are the same everywhere. They cost no more in San Francisco than they do in New York. They are always worth the price paid for them. The quality of W. L.Douglas product is guaranteed by more than 40 years experience in making fine shoes. The Best In the World smart styles are the leaders in the fashion $3 $2.50 $2 | centresof America. They are made ina well-equipped factory at Brockton, Mass., by the highest paid, skilled shoemakers, under the direction and supervision of experienced men, all working with an honest determination to make the best shoes forthe price that money canbuy. BEWARE OF FRAUD. None genuine untess L. Douglas name and the retail. price ts Nampedonthe bottoms TAKE NO SUBSEITUTE Fer sale by over 9000 shoe dealers and 105 W. L. Douglas | stores in the large cities. If not convenient to call at W. L. Douglas store, ask your local dealer for W. L. Douglas shoes. If he cannot supply you, take no other make. Write for booklet, showing how to order shoes by mail, Postage | free. resident hh, W. L. DOUGLAS SHOE Co. 145 Spark St., Brockton, Mass, BOYSSHOES Rich Cuban Cizare Use This Chest Free! Moth- Pamous Piedmont Red Cedar Chest. Your choice of 90 styles and designs sent on 15 days" freo trial. We pay the freight. A Piedmont pro- || tects furs, wootens and plumes from moths, dust and damp. Distinctly beautiful. N. in every hi jor generations. Finest mas. wedding or birthday gift at great saving. Write today for our Christmas catalog and re duced prices—All postpatd free to you. PIEDMONT RED CEDAR CHEST CO., Dept. 39 Statesville, N. 5s French's superb Cuban Special. Filler of Havana leaves too short to use in the manufacture of our celebrated Juan del Rey brand of Havana cigars, Both fl horoeghly season ‘The most beautiful of the City's small hotels. favored by women traveling alone. $2.50 up. 40 W. 45th St. Just off Sth Ave. Center of shopping district, Much Pour minutes’ walk to 40 Theat ; Jounson Quinn. Send for booklet A comicbooks.com