Judge — February 9, 1918 — page 2: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# Page Analysis: Judge Magazine Advertisement & Satirical Articles **Main Content:** The left side is a book advertisement for Maurice Switzer's *Satire and Song*, promoting it as humorous entertainment. The ad claims the work rivals O. Henry and Kipling in quality, targeting readers seeking witty social commentary. **Right Side Cartoon & Articles:** The cartoon titled "The Patriot" depicts a military officer confronting another soldier about abandoning his wife and child for 24 hours, asking what excuse he has. This satirizes soldiers prioritizing military duty over family obligations—a likely WWI-era commentary on military service demands. Below this, "The Menace of Modernity" by Tom P. Morgan mocks upscale dining rooms and their modern conveniences, suggesting that newfangled phonographs and modern entertainment disrupt traditional dining. The satire criticizes excessive modernization in social spaces.