Judge, 1918-03-23 · page 27 of 32
Judge — March 23, 1918 — page 27: what you’re looking at
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This page is primarily **advertising and filler content** rather than political satire. The main elements are: **"We Are Under War Conditions"** - An editorial note explaining postal delays due to WWI disruptions. Judge reassures readers the magazine is printing on time; delays are the mail system's fault. This reflects genuine wartime infrastructure strain America experienced after entering WWI in 1917. **"The Upper Berth"** - A humorous poem about Pullman train sleeping arrangements, contrasting ambitious men who climb to upper berths versus lazy men who prefer lower ones. It's a metaphor for success requiring effort. **Advertisements** dominate: Hotel Colonnade (Philadelphia), a New Automatic Adder calculator, and extensive W.L. Douglas shoe ads emphasizing quality and fair pricing. **Humor snippets** ("He Had Wondered," "But Not Pajamas") are brief, lighthearted jokes unrelated to war or politics. The page reflects 1918 America: wartime postal problems, consumer goods advertising, and light entertainment rather than sharp political commentary typical of Judge's satirical tradition.
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UDGCE H March 23, 1918 Conditions F your copy of Jupce reaches you late, remember that ‘the postal facilities are .overtaxed and the mails are often days late. Please do not be too quick to make complaint. We are printing and mailing the paper on time. We cannot speed up the mails. When your paper reaches you, read it care- fully and then put a stamp on it and hand it to your postman, who will startit to the boys “OverThere,” who are always eager for good reading. We Are Under War The Upper Berth Nae heights that some men reach and keep Oft are attained by a single flight; For they, while others round them sleep Night. the through upward = dambering edy, & here Hazards they brave to reach the goal While underneath them others snore hed Who into lowers preferred to roll Een reer vo old cost a trifle Oh, More! if ‘Tis said that men of forethought rise; , The poct weaves it through his rhymes. 5 On Pullman cars 'tis otherwise— lic climbs. 5 in forethought the yn.’s without e. guy er The —B., R. and P. Railway Employes’ Magazine. Five Minutes from Anywher " Hotel Colonnad 15. Chestnut at 15th Street ed Philadelphia, Pa. 0's One square from Broad Street Station. Four 7 squares from Reading Terminal, in the sv |} Reartot the Theatre ‘and Shopping Districts. Rooms $1.50 Up. With Bath, $2.00 Up va vc |} Three Restaurants—Two Dance Floors Wire Resereations at Our Expense 20 et NEW as Sa ADDER, $2. $2.50 ; foranyone. IF ed one year. s belvered com Si Indiana Av nebo ea eg aeeetrase “ THE SHOE THAT HOLDS ITS SHAPE” $3 $3954 $495 56 $7 & 88 W. L. Douglas name and the “fil retail price is stamped on thee : 7 bottom of every pair of shoeso/|il- before they leave the factory. The value is guaranteed and | the wearer protected against high prices for inferior shoes. You can save money by wear- ing W. L. Douglas shoes. The best known shoes in the world. ‘Tre quality ot W. L. Douglas product is guaranteed by more than 40 years ex-, perience in making fine shoes. The smart styles are the leaders in the fashion centres|, of America. They are made in a well- Best Ia the World equipped factory at Brockton, Mass., by $3 $2.50 $2 the highest paid, skilled shoemakers, under the direction and supervision of experienced men, all working with an honest deter- minationtomake the best shoes for the price that money can buy. e retail prices are the same everywhere. They cost no more in San Francisco than they ¢ oo in New York. They are always worth the price paid for th MEION— Before you buy be sure W, E. Douglas name and the retail price { (4 ¢ stamped on the bottom and the (n- side top facing. your only protection against high Ptlebs for inferior hoes. BEWARE OF FRAUD. by over 9000 shoe dealers and 105 W.LDouglas stores. If not conven- ientto; 'LDouglasstore,ask your localdealer for them. Takenoother make. Write for booklet, showing w to ordershossby mail, postage free. Presiden W. L. DOUGLAS SHOE CO. 145 Spark St., Brockton, Mass, BOYS SHOES W. L. Douglas “beating out” sole leather, a laborious pro- cess necessary at that time to harden the leather to lengthen its wear. While engaged in this labor he mashed his finger with the hammer, the marks of which remain to this day. He Had Wondered First suburbanite—The Government has taken over the railroads. Second suburbanite (who has been wait- ing two hours for a train)—I wondered where they were. But Not Pajamas “What was your father doin’ walkin’ in that parade yesterday with them plumes an’ sashes an’ things on?” “Them’s his knight clothes.” © 73rd St.—Broadway—74th St. Hotel Ansonia “SK ¥="%y" aeabionn Peery Seek Coens bie mean Sarin te Vorr Rooms and Bath, $250 per Day | For 2 Persons, $4 per Day “GEORGE W. SWEENEY. More Economy “Want to get up, eh? Well, you just stay in bed till you Anish that bottle { paid a dollar for.” Late of Latayette Hotel, Buffalo, N.Y. Late Vietorta Hotel, N.Y. comichooks.coyy)