Judge — June 15, 1918 — page 1: what you’re looking at

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This Judge magazine cover from June 15, 1918 depicts a soldier being embraced by three women, illustrated by David Robinson. The title suggests satirical commentary on military life during World War I. The cartoon likely jokes about soldiers' romantic popularity—a common theme in WWI-era humor. The soldier, laden with military gear and appearing somewhat overwhelmed by the attention, represents the idealized "army man" receiving admiration from civilians (the women appear to represent different social classes or types, suggested by their varied dress). The satire probably comments on either soldiers' status as heroes worthy of attention, or conversely, the somewhat absurd or inconvenient nature of such public adulation during wartime. The "all-around" designation suggests he's considered desirable or worthy of universal approval.