Judge, 1918-04-20 · page 1 of 36
Judge — April 20, 1918 — page 1: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This cover depicts an allegorical figure (likely representing America or Liberty, with wings) piloting a U.S. Mail airplane marked "U.S. MAIL" during World War I. Below, a German military installation or fortification is visible on the landscape. The title "Not Too Fast For Him!" suggests the cartoon celebrates America's airmail delivery service as impressively rapid—so efficient that even enemy forces cannot intercept it. The caption implies confidence in American military-industrial capability during WWI. The winged figure represents American ideals or patriotic virtue, framing the mailservice as both a practical wartime asset and a symbol of national superiority. This reflects 1918 wartime propaganda celebrating American technological and organizational prowess.
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TrALU NOTICE TO READER; When 72 finish reading this macazine * affix a 1 cent stamp on this notice, hand : same to any postal employee and it will be placed in the hands of a soldier or Aprit 20, 1918 sailor in camp or on shipboard. No wrap ing — no address. ‘A. S. BURLESON, Postmaster Gene al Price 10 Cents Not Too Fast For Hm! comliclbooks.com]