Judge, 1918-06-29 · page 1 of 37
Judge — June 29, 1918 — page 1: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This June 29, 1918 page from Judge magazine features the opening lines of the Declaration of Independence prominently displayed around a central star illustration containing thirteen smaller stars (representing the original states). The layout appears patriotic rather than satirical—it reprints the famous "We hold these truths to be self-evident..." passage about unalienable rights and governmental legitimacy. The caption reads "Our Independence and the Flag Forever." Given the 1918 date (during World War I's final months), this likely served as a patriotic affirmation of American democratic principles, possibly boosting wartime morale or responding to political debates about America's war aims. The presentation emphasizes foundational American ideals rather than mocking any particular figure or policy. The page functions as inspirational content rather than satire.
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BUEFALO PULIC _LISKART The Nation’s Perpetual 1 e Smileage Book June 29, 1918 Price 10 Cents 15 Cents in Canada WE HOLD THESE TRUTHS TO BE SELF- EVIDENT, THAT ALL MEN ARK CREATED EQUAL. THAT THEY ARE ENDOWED BY THEIR, CREATOR; WITH CERTAIN UNALIEN: ABLE RIGHTS THATAMONG THESE ARE k. LIBERTY AND THE PURSUIT OF APPINESS. THAT TO SECURE THESE RIGHTS ERNMENTS ARE INSTITUTED AMONG TR DERIVING THEIR JUST POWERS FROM THE CONSENT OF THE GOVERN- THAT WHENEVER ANY FORM OF GOVERNMENT BECOMES DESTRUCTIVE one Sua a IT IS THE RIGHT OF THE PEOPLE 0 ALTER ORT ABOLISH IT. AND TO TUTE NEW GOVERNMENT, LAYING ITS FOUNDATION ON | UCH PRINCIPLES AND ORGANIZING ITS POWERS IN SUCH FORM AS TO THT SHALL SEEM MOST LIKELY TO EFFECT THEIR SAFETY AND HAPPINESS. Our INDEPENDENCE AND THE FLaG ForRevER