Judge, 1918-07-27 · page 34 of 36
Judge — July 27, 1918 — page 34: what you’re looking at
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This page from Judge (a satirical publication) consists primarily of **advertisements and humorous college jokes** rather than political commentary. The main content features "With the College Wits"—a section of brief, witty exchanges from college humor magazines (Lampoon, Gargoyle, etc.). These jokes reflect early 20th-century college culture: references to French language classes, "bathing suits," draft notices (suggesting WWI era), and romantic encounters. **The humor relies on**: - Puns and wordplay ("'Sneagle"/"'Snork" at the zoo) - Double meanings ("blue-stocking" as intellectual) - Period slang and campus references The page also includes advertisements for a hotel, music company, and press clipping bureau—typical Judge filler content. There are no identifiable political figures or caricatures. The cartoons are generic illustrations accompanying the jokes. This appears to be a standard humor page from Judge's college-focused section, not satirical political commentary.
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