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This page from *Judge* magazine contains WWI-era humor and advertisements. The "Camp Humor" section features jokes about soldiers at Camp Sheridan, Alabama, mocking military life: a rookie defines "dogma" as "a pup's mother"; officers debate whether closed towns are truly off-limits; fashion predictions jest that young soldiers' coats will stay the same length (implying their service might be lengthy). "The Lucky Man—His Bit" recounts a soldier asking a rural mountaineer for water. When told America is at war with Germany, the old man contemplates this gravely before spitting tobacco—a humorous understatement of the war's significance to civilians removed from military life. "All Quiet at the Front" satirizes charity: a homeless man tells a woman he was "at the front," she assumes combat heroism, but he clarifies he merely knocked at her front door unsuccessfully. The cartoons mock both military bureaucracy and civilian naiveté about the war.

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CONSERVE YOUR WOOLENS Direct jenerations. tects fare, woolens and plames {rom mothe, ise. duet and damp. Nenad a every names Finest birth: [ee day ‘or wedting ai at great saving.” Write today for our 2 Sitsmee RISES HE ES Bele pt. 32, Statesville, N.C. Camp Humor | Wadsworth Gas Atteck In Transports She—Will you be happy when you start for Fran He—Happy? We will be in transports. Speaking of Creeds Examining officep—What is a “dogma?” Rookie—A pup’s mother. . Trench and Camp A Conditional Answer Dear Editor: When I came to Camp Sheridan I brought my dog with me. He is a great bother to me. How can I get rid of him. Private New SENSE. Dear New Sense: Sic him on the Captain sometime. immediately be rid of him. You will Dear Editor: Tam receiving letters from three girls. one shall I write to? Which Pop U. Larman. Dear Pop: On receipt of the girls’ pictures I will answer your question. Messy Eprtor. The Rookie Butterfly The cocoon—These soldiers are a helpless lot; I always make my own sweater. A Fine Crop Kitchen police and the work of the barracks orderly will turn out a fine crop of husbands. PRESS CLIPPING ROMEIKE’ BUREAU We will send you all newspaper clippings which Shedding a Few Gross of Knitted Sweaters, etc. Wadsworth Gas Attack Accessible Although the guardhouse is not located with respect for geographical convenience it is the most accessible building in the cantonment. Sheridan Reveisle Who, Indeed? Medical officers at Camp Sheridan say Wetumpka, about eight miles north of the camp, is not closed to soldiers. But who in— Camp Sheridan wants to go to Wetumpka? No Change in Fashion Coats for young men will be longer this spring and summer, say the fashion books. For most of the young men we know, coats will be the same length as this winter. Velvet Beans The velvet bean crop in Alabama will be the largest in years, says a Montgomery paper. Mighty handy for the mess sergeants at Camp Sheridan. The Very Idea! Customer—Do you take anything off for cash? Saleslady— The Lucky Man—His Bit Private John D, MeGreceey, Co. C, 106th Inft., captures this week's 85 prize. HILE we were at the rifle range ct Glassy Rock Mountain, South Carolina, I made a trip over the mountain with three of my squad mates. Along in the afternoon we stopped at a tumble-down cabin to ask for water, The old mountaineer who gave us the water leaned against the rickely door and sur- veyed us with mild curiosity. He asked us if we Es camping near by. x T said, “you know we're at war with Germany.” The old man weighed this statement care- fully. He shifted his quid of tobacco from one cheek to the other, and cjected a stream of to- bacco juice from his mouth. “The Curse of Drink" This picture proved one of Judge's most popular subjects and has been reprinted, in full colors, mounted on a heavy mat, II x 14, ready for the frame. It will be mailed post free for twenty-five cents, stamps, Judge Art Print Department 225 Fifth Avenue, New York City All Quiet “tat the Front” The hobo knocked at the back door and the lady of the house appeared. “Lady,” he said, “T was at the front——” “You poor man!” she exclaimed. ‘One of war’s victims. Wait till I get you some food and you shall tell me your story. You were in the trenches, you say?” “Not in the trenches. I wasat the front—” “Don’t try to talk with your mouth full. Take your time. What deed of heroism did you do at the front?” “Why, I knocked; but I couldn’t make no- body hear, so I came around to the back.” Are you sending your copy of “Judge” to the boys in camp? It is alittle thing for you to do, but a big thing for the lads in khaki. A one-cent stamp stuck on the cover carries it into the hands of a host of ap- preciative readers. Doitnow. Thankyou. Use Cuticura Soap ToClear Your Skin All drugaiste; Soap 5. nt 2 & £0. Taleum 3 Bamplo each tro of "Oellcara, Dept B, Boston.” WANTED—AN IDEA! WHO CAN THINK OF SOME “Waal,” he drareled at last, “you all h patent? Protect, your ideas, they may bring ee Cran ce Gh lashes em OF Rane a ite for “Needed Inventions” and “How te fine day for it. jet Your Patent and Your Money.” Randolph & Co., Patent Attorneys, Dept. 129, Washington, D. C. “MADE AT KEY WEST— comicbooks.com