Judge, 1918-02-02 · page 3 of 36
Judge — February 2, 1918 — page 3: what you’re looking at
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This patriotic poem, published in *Judge* magazine during World War I, uses military imagery to rally American morale. The text references "Mr. Hoover" (likely Herbert Hoover, who directed U.S. food administration during the war) and calls for unified support against Germany ("Kaiser," "Krupp"—a major German weapons manufacturer). The poem addresses multiple Allied nations—"Yankee," "Briton," "France"—emphasizing Allied solidarity against "the Hun" (derogatory term for Germans). Phrases like "our lines be smitten / By the fierce foe's advance" acknowledge military hardship while urging emotional resilience without "pallor" (fear). The decorative wartime illustration on the right suggests patriotic themes. This is straightforward war propaganda designed to boost American confidence during the conflict.
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C H E E R S—]OW winter winds blow bitter Beneath the frosty stars, And far off gleam and glitter The lurid lights of Mars, From Key West to Vancouver Though scantily we sup, With gallant Mr. Hoover Cheer up! cheer up! Cheer, though our lines be smitten By the fierce foe’s advance! Cheer Yankee, and cheer Briton, And cheer, ye men of France! Cheer, souls of verve and valor, ’Gainst Kaiser and ’gainst Krupp! Without a sign of pallor, Cheer up! cheer up! Cheer, olden feuds regretting! Cheer, for we now are one, Forgiving and forgetting, All, all against the Hun! Out on the man who dallies! Lift high the brimming cup! Here’s to our friends and allies! Cheer up! cheer up! CLINTON SCOLLARD =< - ge