Judge — August 31, 1918 — page 24: what you’re looking at

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It Sounded That V By B.S. Matiowe, Reg, Det. 208th Eng. Camp Sherman, Ob leader of the last squad was absent. A new recruit who had fallen in on the end of the line was told in a whisper to report the squad by say ing the usual: “All present or accounted for: A moment later he sang out: “All present on account of the war.” By These Signs Ye Shall Know Them Drawn by Pet, Jit Hexoxnso 8. Army Kecrwiting y Richmond, Va. She—Now tell me—how did you know that he was in the cavalry If Wishes Came True Ry Wess H. Keutex, 25th Inf, Schofeld Barracks, HT. 1st Colored Trooper—Sam, if you all could be a officer, what kind a officer you all like to be? ond Colored Trooper (thinking deeply and talking aloud) —Well, I wouldn't want to be lieutenant. Dey don’t have to know nutin’, butdey got to work like h—. I couldn't be | — acaptain; dey don’t do nutin’, but dey got to know a heap. Now de major, he don’t have to do nutin’ and he don’t have to know nutin’ Yel ! I want to be a major. They Can't Get Him Up! By Comronat Paaxn Minus, 820th Aero Spin, Kelly Field N A rookie who was being held in the retainer, or rather detainer, when asked why he was being so carefully taken care of explained that he had missed reveille one morning and further claimed that he did not understand it as they had it before he got up. T happened one morning at reveille that the much as a twenty-four-hour pass, finds a hairpin. Slated for Promotion Drawn by P. Pounest, U.S. N. He had a “pull” with the Captain This Week's $5 Prize Winner Dazzling Decorations By Davi D. Etasore, Army Y.M.C. A. Fort Logan, Colo. SERGEANT, who had seen service in three campaigns, twas standing in front of the Post Exchange. The’ service bars on his left breast were many colored and of brilliant hue. A stray rookie approached and eyeing the bars, timidly inquired: “Excuse me, sir, but do you belong to the Rainbow Division?” Logic Ky Sat. Lyon Meansox, 0th Co. 8. N,V. Ft. Hamilton, N.Y. A rookie was on guard for the first time at Fort Hamilton, N. Y., and got the O. D. on his first trip out. In response to the officer y’s questions, he repeated his general orders correctly, “Now what,” said the O. D. if a fire broke out on your post?” “T would fire three shots in the air,” answered the recruit. “That's righi suppose the fire was only a small fi Then I would fire two shots. rookie promptly. would you do, encouraged the O. D. “But answered the Americans as Souvenir Hunters C f= aid De eezes Military and Naval Jupce pays $1 each for original jokes sent by soldiers and sailors and accepted for publication, and cach week $5 is awarded for the best original joke received Army Grub By Paivared, E, Bronen, 811th Aero Rep. Sod, Speedway, Indian- apolis, Ind. A new squadron was formed in camp and one of the more experienced men, wishing to show his interest in the rookie’s progress in morning exer. sked him how he had enjoyed the calis ics that morning. y, they didn’t give us none of that,” said All we had was oatmeal and eggs.” A Con-Servitor | Se Drawn by Curvoan J. Dow, U. e Ensign—Young man, I've noticed that you haven't shaved for several days. What is the reason? Goofy (who hasn't the price of safety-razor blades) You’ see, sir, I'm kinda Hooverizin’ on the si it these days to build s they and everyth Cured Ry HH. McAussten, U.S. 8. Tarernilla, The Gob, returning from a seventy-two in the condition commonly known as well polluted, or thoroughly saturated, found his hitherto re spected and respectable ship camouflaged in the most modern cubist style! Running his eye over the whole mess of conflicting squares triangles, lines, circles and sundry other name less blobs of paint which graced the sides of his “home” and blinking stupidly at the hide ously screaming color scheme, he slowly raised his hand while the tears coursed down his cheeks and murmured wearily: “ Never again!" ortress Monroe, Va Same Old Rank By PavaTe a. P. Zicur, Battalion, 326th F. A..West Point K, “Has your son been inoculated since he has been in camp?” Draven by Sar. PJ. Zase Private Jinx, after serving fourteen m bn Co. A, dat Inf, Camp Funston, Kan ‘hs without even a “Nope, last I heerd of him he was stil a private.” (Continued on Third Following Page) comicbooks.com l f