Judge, 1917-11-17 · page 23 of 28
Judge — November 17, 1917 — page 23: what you’re looking at
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This page features **humorous college jokes** typical of early 20th-century magazines. The cartoons mock student life and common social situations: - **"The First Drill"** satirizes military training (relevant context: America entered WWI in April 1917, making military recruitment/training timely) - **"Or Perhaps He's Full of Scotch"** jokes about a man's walking difficulty, with dark humor suggesting either drunkenness or physical ailment - **"Dad Knows"** presents mild humor about a daughter's extravagant spending, with the punchline that "charity covers a multitude of sins" - **"Words Fail"** makes light of romantic confusion—a man unsure whether he actually proposed to his girlfriend The humor relies on wordplay, misunderstandings, and social embarrassment. The page also includes advertisements for Virginia Hot Springs and *Film Fun* magazine, reflecting contemporary leisure interests. The cartoons' simple line drawings and punny dialogue typify Judge magazine's light satirical style aimed at educated, urban readers.
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ver- 0, November 17, 1917 With the College Wits | Hard Luck—‘‘How’s the world treating oor eae ase see you? MANot very often.”—Jester. The First Drill—After two hours of tuming, short advances and wheelings, the sergeant saw one of the recruits fall out of place. Sergeant (all together) —Whcere'n ‘ell y'go- ing, Number Three? Number Three (sadly)—I'm going home. You change your mind too often.—Jack o° Lantern. Or Perhaps He’s Full of Scotch— She—I say, Mr. Bloke, you are Cornish, are you no . . He—No, it’s rheumatism makes me walk this way Gargoyle. “Is Crudleigh at home in his dress suit?” Sd poor fellow, he has no place to go.” Widow. Dad Knows—Anita—What did your father say when you showed him your accounts? _Luia—Charity covers a multitude of sins!—Record. Words Fail—Gus—I don’t see anything funny in these Christmas wheezes about Gus—No. Do you smoke? silence.)—Jack 0’ Lantern. Tough Luck—“I'm in a terrible fix, old fellow.” itl throw you over?” w, I'm going to sce her to-night and Tean’t remember whether or not I proposed time.” —Sun Dial. GREAT BEAR SPRING WATER “Its Purity Has Made It Famous” ake tho Cure this Wintor at Virginia Hot Springs The only place in America where it can be taken just as comfortably as in the Spring or Fall Many who, in former years have regularly visited Harrogate, Aix-les-Bains, Carlsbad, Vichy and other European Resorts Cot present inaccessible on account of the war) are now taking the cure at Hot Springs and find it just as beneficial, and the climate and surroundings much superior. Thecurative value of the waters (celebrated since 1 733) is vouched for by eminent physicians fromall parts of the world and by sufferers who have experienced their wonderful effects. THE BATH HOUSE is modern, complete and would be difficult to imagine a more delightful comfortable, and is connected with theHotelby spot. ‘The Homestead standard of service main- a sunlighted viaduct, so that the bather may go _ tained throughout the year. If you would learn to and from his room without outside exposure. more of this truly ideal winter resort, write for Renewed Health—Rest—Recreation The Homestead Book Glorious wooded mountain scenery, Riding and graphically describing and illustrating, in colors, Driving over interesting mountain roads and — the many charms of the Homestead and its sur- trails-~Golf, Tennis, and a variety of other sports _roundings and dilating fully upon the therapeutic give an added zest to outdoor recreation. It values of the famous waters. Copies upon request. CHRISTIAN S. ANDERSEN, Resident Manager, Hot Springs, Va. Booking Offices: Rite Carlton Hotels; New York, Philadelphia Meet Your Movie Favorite HE making of a movie is almost as full of romance and adventure There’s many a laugh and prank that as the finished film itself. happens “off-stage” that never reaches the screen. FU You can meet your favorites informally in the columns of FILM laughter and fun all its own. 10 cents a copy LESLIE-JUDGE CO. - - - ote FILM FUN Published by Besides their chatty stories and the striking pictures of the new features soon to be released, you'll find’ the magazine full of $1.00 a year 225 Fifth Avenue, New York