Judge, 1918-07-27 · page 8 of 36
Judge — July 27, 1918 — page 8: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This Judge magazine page satirizes American home-front conditions during World War I. The seven panels mock wartime hardships and government responses: Panel 1 references Russia "learning the ways of the world"—likely mocking Russia's early WWI involvement or political instability. Panel 2 uses the "Baa Baa Black Sheep" nursery rhyme to address wool rationing for soldiers' uniforms. Panel 4 jokes that "Mr. Hindenburg's dinner gets colder"—Hindenburg was the German military commander; the satire suggests German supply problems or cold conditions. Panel 5 mocks women's fashion restrictions (shoe rationing/reduction). Panel 6 warns readers to "order your coal now," reflecting fuel shortages. Panel 7's caption "how we are going to foot the bill" pairs with people literally running/fleeing, suggesting financial burden from the war effort. The overall message: American civilians face mounting privations and costs supporting the war.
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Ee 1. Russia is learning the ways of the world Ba-a- baa black sheep, have you any wool? Yes sir, yes sir, two bags full One for the land sir, and one for the sea To clothe the gallant boys, sir, Who fight for you and me. me PAwa|* * Ala et Mr. Hindenburg’s dinner gets colder every minute. 5. Ladies’ shoes are to be cut down. 6. Order your coal now! 7. Remember, this is how we are going to foot the bill! Drown by Rea Lavin “Ix Days Like TueEse.” comicbooks.com