Judge, 1918-09-14 · page 7 of 32
Judge — September 14, 1918 — page 7: what you’re looking at
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# Analysis of Judge Magazine Page **Top Cartoon ("A Sufficient Reason"):** Features "Hon. Bray Lowder," a politician criticized for only voicing opposition to German atrocities *after* America entered WWI. The satire mocks his opportunism—he claimed ignorance of public sentiment beforehand, suggesting politicians wait for voter approval before taking moral stances. This ridicules those who spoke against German actions only when politically convenient. **"Beliefs" Poem (Berton Braley):** A direct rebuttal to pacifists, arguing that believing in peace is naive when facing an aggressor who "believes in force." Written during WWI, it justifies American military intervention against Germany, framing pacifism as ineffective against tyranny. The poem counters the argument that diplomacy could have prevented war. **Landscape Illustration:** Depicts devastation behind German lines following an American raid—destroyed buildings, barren trees, trenches. This serves as visual propaganda supporting the war effort by showing American military effectiveness and German destruction. The page collectively argues for American WWI participation against pacifist sentiment.
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A Sufficient Reason “PRUE,” we admitted, “your public utteran war was declared against Germany have been of patriotic fervor. And while you have done nothing but talk, we must hand it to you for missing no opportunity for pointing out to everybody else his whole duty. But, as the atrocities of the Huns were just as abominable before our declaration of war as they have been since, and the invasion of Belgium was just as heinous then as it is now, why did you not in the beginning voice your horror and disgust at such barbarities?” “Why, until the voters declared themselves I could not know how they felt about it,” responded the Hon. Bray Lowder. Covering the Field “Quite so. I have written a history of the American Carbonetted by 3. K. Buraxs stage.” “You should have given up your bad habits, my boy, before it Is it to be illustrated?” was too late.” . seis “Yes, with sixty-five half-tone portraits of myself.” “Yes, dad, but how was I to know it. was too late until it was too late?” cause I bit into a chocolate thing that looked so sweet and innocent, and I couldn’t pry my teeth off it for half an hour. An hour ago this Form was born. Now it is almost dead, like a strong man ed to death by a blonde. All depends upon what you've had for dinner. Nothing is funny after baked apples or cup custard and still there is no rhyme for window, is ther Is there any woman who hasn't a purple hat? And then suddenly you leave off cold—like a naked foot sticking out of bed. That's my new Form! Beliefs By Bertos Bratey T'S fine for you to believe in peace And arbitration, and things like that; It's good to plan that the fight must cease And all be settled by friendly chat; It’s a pretty thought and a pleasant view If the other fellow believes it, too. It's great for you to believe that fight Is a foolish way to achieve your end, And that conversation can set things right; But what are you going to do, dear friend, When the other fellow believes in force And tramples you down in his brutal course? The creed of peace is a sweet belief If the other party believes that way; But when he’s murderer, thug and thief, Who threatens all that you hold today, Your peaceful mission won't help you much If you find yourself in his cruel clutch. We all believe in the peace you love And that is what we are fighting for, But we will not welcome the white winged dove Until we've conquered the beast of war; Drown by R. B. Foss We seck for peace, but we'll battle through View or Lanpscare Beninp tue German Lines AFTER AN Till the other fellow shall want it, too! American Rap comicbooks.com