Judge, 1918-08-17 · page 11 of 32
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# "Army Types on the Western Front" and "The Adaptable Florist" The top illustration by John Conachar shows British military units during World War I, labeled with their actual names (12th Midnights Nocturnal Raiders, Camouflage Cavalry, etc.). This appears to be straightforward military documentation rather than satire. "The Adaptable Florist" by Mary Graham Bonner is a humorous short story about a pragmatic florist. A bride buys violets for herself, then a man buys expensive orchids for "another sweetheart"—a romantic rival. The florist's wisdom: he doesn't judge his customers' moral choices; he profits from their sentiments regardless. The accompanying jokes mock clergymen's low pay, wives' economizing, and meanness. The overall message: business thrives on human nature, whether noble or foolish.
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