Judge, 1918-07-27 · page 7 of 36
Judge — July 27, 1918 — page 7: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page contains WWI-era satirical content reflecting American anxieties about the war with Germany. **"Up-Side Down"** is a poem questioning when the war will end and peace return—expressing public weariness with the conflict and uncertainty about post-war life ("When will the war be through?"). **"Life's Little Mysteries"** mocks everyday absurdities, including a cartoon showing two soldiers discussing Kaiser Bill (the German emperor) ordering "a new uniform"—satirizing the enemy leader during active combat. **"Guaranteed Fresh"** is a humorous domestic story where a child plays grocer with a toy phone, culminating in absurdist humor about "fresh" horseradish ("we just killed the horse this morning"). **"His Qualification"** jokes about draft examination, with a recruit asking if the military needs "a man on roller skates"—poking fun at unfit or unsuitable conscripts. The overall tone reflects 1917-1918 wartime America: anxious about war's duration, satirizing the enemy, and using humor to process national tensions.
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