Judge, 1918-03-16 · page 7 of 38
Judge — March 16, 1918 — page 7: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
**Top Cartoon (Orson Lowell):** Depicts WWI soldiers on a truck discussing rationing. The joke references "meatless days"—wartime conservation efforts requiring Americans to abstain from meat one day weekly. The caption's exaggerated complaint satirizes civilian grumbling about minor sacrifices while soldiers endure actual hardship. **"Words" Section:** Humorous faux-dictionary definitions mocking various subjects. Notable: Russian and Hungarian languages allegedly used for hoarding unusual letters; German invented "to scare foreigners"; Chinese compared to household games. This reflects period ethnic stereotyping common in early-20th-century American humor. **Bottom Cartoon (Henkel):** "Who Said No Annexations?" references WWI peace negotiations and Woodrow Wilson's Fourteen Points, which opposed territorial annexation. The image appears to show domestic conflict—possibly labor or political dispute—ironically asking who opposes annexation while internal conflicts rage. **"Echoes" Section:** Humorous anecdotes about wedding music and party guests, offering light social satire about predictable rituals and awkward social situations.
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