Judge, 1918-05-25 · page 31 of 36
Judge — May 25, 1918 — page 31: what you’re looking at
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This page from Judge, a WWI-era satirical magazine, contains several items satirizing military life and the home front: **"The Curse of Drink"** advertises a popular print depicting the dangers of alcohol—a temperance-era moral concern. **"A New Version of the Golden Rule"** humorously advises soldiers at a Remount (cavalry supply unit) to treat mules kindly, using verse to suggest mules will reciprocate good treatment or deadly revenge. **Military anecdotes** mock enlisted life: a sailor's transfer wish backfires when he's assigned to road maintenance under guard; a fireman ironically envies sailors' deck duties while romance-minded women idealize naval life. **"Looking for the Enemy"** depicts sailors searching for German U-boats—referencing real submarine threats to American shipping. **Patriotic appeals** encourage readers to mail Judge magazines to soldiers, framing it as morale support. The page's tone balances humor with gentle mockery of military bureaucracy and romantic illusions about service, while reinforcing patriotic messaging about supporting troops.
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“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 25 Fifth Avenue New York City A New Version of the Golden Rule Captain Walter Palmer, of the Remount, insists first, last, and all the time, upon kind- ness to the animals under his charge. The following timely verse is posted on the bulletin board at the Wagon Cempany and Pack Train: Would you have a gentle Mule Then apply the Golden Rule; If he’s full of pep and vim He'll do to you as you do to him; Cuss him less and curry more, He'll repay a hundred score; Pet him more and pound him less, He'll return each fond caress; But kick him—and His Muleship waits To land you through the Pearly Gates. —Wadsworth Gas Attack. When Dreams Come True A sailor over in the radio branch, according to L. C. K., had been trying to transfer out of the division for some time and at last his wish was gratified. He is now manicuring roads on the Main station—under guard.—Great Lakes Bulletin. The Fireman Concurs “How I DO envy you Sailor boys,” warbled the sweet young thing. “It must be wonderful to stand all day on the clean decks of a ship while the fresh ocean breeze whips about you Looking for the Enemy SAY — ANY You GAWETS SS SEEN A U-BOAT ——_ Some People's Idea Some people’s idea of roughing it is to drink tampagne out of tin cups.—Wadsworth Gas te AY A Valuable Tip UDGE was one of the three most popular publications in the camps in a list including all the leading magazines. “The happy medium,” Judge, furnishes welcome relaxation for war-strung nerves. Stick a tc stamp on the cover of this issue, according to postmaster Burleson’s advice,and drop in the mail; the Government will send it to soldic sailors at the front. Do this every week, and you'll make life that much Gheerier for the men in camp and “over there.” Or send us a dollar and a soldier's or uuilor’s name and address —cither at camp orat the front—and we'll send him the next 'Sissues. Address Judge, 225 Fifth Avenue, New York City and you gaze out at the azure skies and the setting sun.” “Yes,” replied the fireman, third class, “that must be wonderful.” (“ Many a true word spoken in a joke, at that.”)—Our Navy. Queer Questions Dear Eprtor: Is it safe for me to shed my winter woolens or shall I wait until I am ordered to do so? —0. Howi Hatem. Dear Hatem: Let your conscience be your guide. Editor. Messy Dear Eprtor: Who do you think makes the better soldier —a married man or a single man?—Heza Pest. Dear Pi Ask Dad—he knows.— Messy Editor.—Sheri- dan Reveille. GREAT BEAR SPRING WATER “Its Purity Has Made It Famous” HAVE YOU A SWEETHEART, Son or Brother in training camps in ihe American Army or Navy? If so, mail him a package of '= EASE, the antiseptic powder to be shaken into the shoes and sprinkled in the foot-bath. The American, British and French troops use Allen's Foot=Ease, because it takes the Friction from the Shoe and freshens the feet. It is the greatest FJ comforter for tired, aching, tender, swollen feet, and gives relief to corns and bunions. The Plattsburg Camp Manual advises men in training to shake Foot-E in their shoes each morning. Ask your dealer to-day for a 25c. box of Allen's Foot-Ease, and for a 2c, stamp he will Soldiers wee Mail it fur you. What remembrance Feet~Eese could be so acceptable ? Impossible! Mistress (engaging new maid)—“You say the last family you worked for were Germans?” Maid (apologetically)—“Yes’m, but they was sterilized when war broke out.”—IWads- worth Gas Attack. Patriotism Some fellows are so patriotic they buy a dol- lar’s worth of thrift stamps and stand clear to let the Kaiser fall. They remind us of the hick who thought he should get a letter of thanks from the Government for his efforts towards con- serving the forests of America because he killed a woodpecker with a sling-shot.—Our Nary. How About It? How You CLT tt Your nicw uAIFORey But ain't it a glorious feelin’, though? Drawn for Camp Dix Times by “Jerry” ‘Oth Engineers. Kerr, Hotel Marseilles Broadway and 103 Street Mew Dork City A MAGNIFICENT FIREPROOF HOTEL, IBWAY ENTRANCE AT DOOR Room & Bath, $2.50 per day up CLIFFORD A. STORM, MGR. Booklet on request Comicbooks.com