Judge, 1918-04-06 · page 23 of 36
Judge — April 6, 1918 — page 23: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This instructional comic strip illustrates proper first aid and bandaging techniques, presented humorously through a nurse or Red Cross worker treating a patient. The page demonstrates sequential steps: assessing injuries ("Cut your finger!"), applying firm bandages, wrapping wounds properly to avoid infection, and ensuring bandages are secure enough for normal activities. The satire lies in the exaggerated casualness—the captions suggest applying medical care while maintaining everyday life ("do the thing," "resume our occupations"). The French text and attribution to *Le Péle-Méle* (a Paris satirical magazine) suggests this may be reprinted or inspired by European wartime medical humor, likely from WWI era when Red Cross work was prominent. The joke mocks both the simplicity of proper technique and perhaps the somewhat absurd situations requiring such care during wartime.
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Machine-transcribed from the original scan — historical spelling and the odd misread are preserved.
qui évitera Cinfection. so as to avoid infection. ct cela ne nows empéchera pas— and do the thing— Red Cross Technique Nem Might as well make a thorough job to be on the safe side— of it— ageon Un pansement solide— bien attaché.— A bit of firm bandaging— well secured— ns pas les bandes— pour plus de siireté— de vaquer d nos occupations!” Merci!” in proper surgical form.” “Thanks!"—Le Péle-Méle (Paris)