Judge, 1918-07-06 · page 31 of 36
Judge — July 6, 1918 — page 31: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page contains three distinct pieces: **"A Soldier of the Sea"** (top left): A humorous poem by "One of the Victims" describing female soldiers or recruits drilling in windy conditions. The joke centers on military discipline: a stern Marine drill sergeant deliberately delays the "at ease" command while the wind blows their skirts up, ostensibly as punishment for poor marching. The satire mocks both the absurdity of gendered embarrassment during military service and the sergeant's petty abuse of authority "in line of duty." **"Here Comes the Groom!"** (center): A comic illustration with accompanying verse about a military band's first grooming lesson, depicting chaotic animals. This appears to be light wartime humor about soldier training. **Mark Twain Advertisement** (right): A sales pitch for a 25-volume Mark Twain collection, using nostalgic language ("while he lived, we loved him") and urgency ("sale must stop") to drive purchases. The page is primarily **entertainment and advertising** typical of Judge's satirical-commercial format during WWI.
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