Judge, 1918-05-18 · page 34 of 36
Judge — May 18, 1918 — page 34: what you’re looking at
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This page consists primarily of **letters and administrative content** rather than political cartoons. The main item is a **thank-you letter** from General Bullard (First Division commander in France) acknowledging Judge magazine's "Trench Christmas Fund"—a 1917-18 charitable drive that collected 15,132 comfort kits for American soldiers in World War I. The page includes a **satirical dialogue** titled "Considerable Uncertainty" mocking wealthy businessmen who claim patriotic support for Liberty Bonds (war bonds) while prioritizing personal profit. A character refuses to buy bonds, choosing instead to purchase a $5,000 automobile, then complains about income taxes—the joke being that self-interested profiteers won't sacrifice for the war effort. The rest consists of **classified advertisements** and minor humor pieces typical of Judge's format. **Context for modern readers**: This reflects WWI-era American jingoism and class tensions—wealthy citizens were expected to demonstrate patriotism through bond purchases and charitable giving, making public refusal to do so scandalous.
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Considerable can well afford to sacrifice every 5) s ry man we Uncertainty | have sent to war, for that high purpose.” A Word of Thanks to JUDGE from the HE clock in the “Undoubtedly you have invested Fighters “Over There” Gap Johnson home heavily in Liberty Bonds.” at Rumpus Ridge, “No. It happens that I require all my REVIOUSLY to the holiday season JupGe organized Ark., was out of order, money to carry on my business. You see a movement to send comfort kits to our soldiers in and sometimes struck | the war has opened up o portunities fo; France, calling upon readers of this magazine to the hour with wild making big money ifaman appens tohave contribute to what was known as JupGe’s Trencu Curist- prodigality. Theother | ready capital. The Liberty Bonds are good Funp. As a result, 15,132 kits were assembled and evening while young things for people who lack the business packed for transit abroad, Jupce’s readers contributing Sankey Spink was call- experience that would make it advisable a total of $7,543 for that purpose. Occasional notes of || ingon Miss Zanzaline, | to go into other things. I did put aside receipt of these kits from individual soldiers came to hand, the eldest daughter, | $3,000 that I was going to buy bonds but no official acknowledgment of theirarrivalin France was the timepiece distin- | with, just as a patriotic act, but I hada made until it was embodied in this official letter just received: guished itself byclang- | chance to buy a $5,000 car ‘ata bargain, ia arcana ing ninety-seventimes | and I decided that it would be foolish to First Division, A. E. F., France. in succession. overlook a good thing merely for the sake JUDGE, New York City, U. S.A. “T've got to be go- |* of a little cheap sentiment.” 1, General Bullard, Commanding this Division, author ine!” exciai : “ . ° ri ore a een, en ee | ing!” exclaimed the [can appreciate your feeling. I sup- Division. A EP for the ‘generous wit of Christmas boxes swain. “My gosh!— | pose you are paying enough in the way of tobacco and omfortx One fot of about 1.400 boxes has Just I never knowed it to | income taxes, anyhow, to—’’ n distributed to troops actuall; the front ts trenches and e e ji 6 % + +4 another ot of aboct fon wal wo out a ie day i “ be #0 late, before | in ‘ Viease don t mention that subject to ; ec ation “Ju aifts y life! 7 = with gifts of tobacco received through the Red Cross. we were | eee me: sere’ the greatest outrage that ever able to give to every man in the First Division, cigars, ciga- your Paw say was perpetrated ona free people. It’s such Tettes. and smoking tobacco. “Aw, you don't | things that mak * Aw, y make a man feel sometimes as B. T. CLaytow Mowsit : : a need to hurry,” replied if the kind of a government we've got is Lient. Cet. Q. M. Corps. emaiden. “Paw . * ” Several complaints have been received from contributors to the Juce Trexcu themaiden Fa hardly worth fighting for, after all. Cumtstaeas FUND who ithink sufficient has elapsed in which to receive an won't have no idy acknowledgment of their individual contributions, To these we would point out ‘| ime it really i that the transportation of troops and munitions has been given precedeace over what time it really HELP WANTED—MALE everything eise, and that letters from our men abroad, owing to the triple censor- He says he’s been __ ED—) Z ship, often take several months to reach these shores from the time of posting in S : WANTED.— Four medium-height gentlemen for Jaykobeeas France. Also many letters have gone astray. cven been destroyed in bulk, owing fooled so often by that Salon ‘du Robes, to work as mannequins and wear our to the upset condition of things, the sinking of ships and other war conditions. If there clock that he | [atest creations for display to our women customers. Aft those who hare received their acknowledgments of kits from any of our boys abroad e clock tha ave perfect figure. Ask for Mrs. Armstrong. Sil send these letters to us, we will be glad to print them—especially if they con- won't believe it when | MAS ou RE at — We ave three positions open Ta oat in comments of general interest. . ‘ fo eno jence. | § it strikes, even if he | salary. Our clientele being an exclusive set of ladies, the ti ees FIFTH AVENUE, NEW YORK CITY JUDGE . are lavish. Apply noon. Hotel Femm. m4 knows it accidentally | WANTED —Nursemen—sedate. middisaged men peter happens to be right.” who have no interest in policewomen, letter carricrettes of : * | chauffeurines._ Elite Employment Agency. Hytone Building. SITUATION WANTED.—By middieaged gentleman of Will go to your home and hold skeins of yarn. SOYS LEARN A GOOD TRADE. Golden opportunity for Tp : refinement More or Less Rank To the Last Ditch Fifty cents the hour. X2V 27. Private entrance By S. E. Kiser bors fo become self-supporting. We teach you the wll elie iFror bold: nery trade. Begin as hat rerers, hat holders, mi ers, ete. After six months we take you into the trimming Corporal punishment * * . "Y °S,” he said with terrible carnest- | Grpartment. “Small salary to begin. “‘Beancover Co. corber Major premise General information ness, “we've got to fight this war | Filth Ave. : PARLORMAN— Wanted at once, attractive peat, (at to the end, no matter what it costs morthy pariorman, | Caps and aprons furnished Brig The Part Untold in blood and money. We can’t afford to | {ifirence from Your last place. Jane Dooshby./the Oatie77 i il we ; she uns so | P TEACICEMBROIDERY —Clawes In fancy stitches, tar quit until we have crushed the H ns.:80 ting, crocheting. knitting, Mexican drawn Fork, ete... ete. Parker—Newbold says his food never costs r him more than twenty cents a d completely that they'll never be able to Write ‘or phone for terms.” Mr. John J. Kelley, ‘Suite 21, - ra . sect ter i : ” ton Apartments. Kurlsom—Does he say what it costs his rela- | Fecover—never in a thousand years. NOE —For private scretary-iman of experience Must ives? “ rey soni: 2?” sheaske be able to properly rebuif the women agents who call. No tives Have youasoninthearmy?” sheasked. | | be able to properly re refered "Suse ge poles fo “No, unfortunately, I have no son; | smoking or use of explosive langu: ‘Address Mrs. Strongminde, Commission Merchant. T. 87. but if [had one I'd disown him if he were | (pts Learn to dance Do not neglect this opportuni. not fighting. Remember the men love women who can dance gracefully. We introduce you to charming men to dance with. No mea “Perhaps you have a daughter who is a | may be spoken (o without an introduction. Only respectable adage 8 women apply. Bon-Ton Dancing Parlor. Red Cross Nurs‘ STITCHERS.—We have jobs for six men in our lingerie “I’m sorry to say that I haven’t any stitching department. _E Clare Nesligee Company 1" ¥ of MODEL. Ot experience, wants work with some noted daughtei If I had one, you may be artist. He has posed for some of our leading magazine cover FREE > sure that she would be making herself bebe Perfect figure. Michael Redding, George Washing- useful in the best way possible.” FoR THE PONY BACLET—Small men necded for tbe The Explanation Ravenyelp—How did Garret happen to make a failure of Shakespearian productions? Biffstickh—Why man, he is the guy that put the ‘ham Hamlet. “T suppose you have brothers who are gancers. good lookers and good form. Apply Mrs Smythe, . iret Cat out this ad and malt to us, with your name and addres] in the army EMONSTRATOT moa a's at ae DEMONSTRATORS —We need bright men In every stale by recara ial’ postage Y ot Gur FAMOUS KARNAM mea] “1 wish I had, but I never was lucky to represent our company and demonstrate our face fotions FREE: thea if you like it pay ‘us $1.95.. it' sou doa like it i > | wrinkle eradicators, permanent wave fluid. rouge and othe fetura it, SEND NO MONE’ enough to havea brother. [ tell you, we've | toilet accessories. Apply the Dope-Phiz Co. MORE COMPANY, 495 More Bullding. St. Louls, Mo.| not only got to beat those beasts to their | MANNISH STYLES FOR MEN.—On Saturday we ar . exhibiting our latest styles in mannish clothes for men knees, but we've got to smash them com- | something daring, something novel; really plain patterns Ty 3 IT R 1. Straight new Jeewel & Cle BROADWAY at 63rd Street, NEW YORK, Evenif they agreed to restore the countries | ,, vate tutor who wil have 3 tn eae nd fermi OST cpaveniently situated hotel at’popular rates in the | they"ve overrun and do away with their | through playing with their sisters. Mr. & Mrs. De Stile. Pinata bath $150; Parlor Bedrhom andbath (fora}sz-s0 | militarism forever, we couldn't afford to | BYSSTSFFPhaCemund for cimeten ap menticnaal ete for books “What's Going On.” P.V-LAND. Manager. | quit without making them pay doubly, yes, | housekeepers ts increasing. Gok wages. Home Employ WANTED—AN IDEA! 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