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This page from *Judge* magazine features WWI-era soldier humor drawn by servicemen themselves. The cartoons satirize military life and contemporary issues: **"Crossed in Life"** jokes about a rookie's ironic desire to cross the Atlantic—he finally gets his wish, but as a soldier rather than a civilian passenger. **"No Relatives Wanted"** pokes fun at German POW guards, suggesting soldiers prevent escapes partly to stop Germans from recruiting relatives to invade America. **"Spain's Part"** addresses the 1918 influenza pandemic (the Spanish flu), blaming Spain humorously for spreading the disease globally—a topical reference to the deadly epidemic affecting troops. **"In a Hurry"** presents dark humor: a court-martialed sergeant wants quick transfer to Federal prison to regain his stripes faster than through military service. The remaining jokes target military absurdities: delicate laboratory scales, uniform shortages, and rank confusion. These were soldier-written contributions, reflecting frontline perspectives on wartime frustrations, discipline, and the period's major public health crisis.

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Drown by Wess Zoucome Tue Line Up—Wuen Jouxny Comes Marcuine Crossed in Life dy Lancet, H. B. Iwonaw, 21 Inf, 81st Die. " Wildeat,” . ELP., France O y a few “big ones” were coming over. One rookie was seen in deep thought and on being questioned replied: “I’se just thinking, boss; all my life I've wanted to cross the Atlantic Ocean and darn if I ain’t still wanting to!” Drawn oy Per. H. EB, Rossen, 4. E. F., Prance Twat Wounn Sreipe No Relatives Wanted By Prt. J, K. Monreasn, Jn. Co. D, 00th Tel. Ba. S.C, AEF ? Newly Arrived Buck (to P. G. Guard)—It seems to me your guards aren't very careful. I should think those Germans could escape pretty easy. scape h ’ said the two stripe guard, “we only guard ‘em to keep em from goin’ over and bringing their brothers back.” Light Weight By Prt. L. V. Avpnewn, 298 .fero Squadron, Pittobury, Pa. First Radio Mechanic—Gee, we've got a scale over at the laboratory that is so delicate that you can't stand close to it, for fear the heat from your body will make it give an incorrect reading. Second R. M.—I need one of those scales to weigh my money now. This Week’s Best Soldier Joke The Soft Answer That Failed to . Turn Away Wrath Ry Prt. Rowrxt Axvwrt Jow 4. ELF, France TUE ship was d the deck in the “ dining exceedingly slipper id dropped from of an irate fellowe private mike, have a care, Jack,” the vi u spilled your dingdonged coffee « cup on to “You're trong, One Piece Stuff By Por. dK. Monttayn, Ja, Co, D, 400th Tel. Ba, S04 e. P., France Incestigator—Have you boys plenty of under- wear? Buck Oh, ves, plenty, but it’s all in one suit. Spain's Part By How ann 9 Base, Homston Roads, Va, Spain may be neutral and out of the fra Spain may be free from the martial, Spain may be saying “Ol’ war, keep away. To shooting we're not a bit partial.” But just let me tell you, Spain’s kicking her kick, And doing it with a cadenza For Spain has made half of this old country sick From Spain’s little old Influenza. ere, Naval Ope She's floored half my relatives, flued half my friends, And even invaded yours truly And every new germ from Iberia tends To knock out a dear one most “cruly Spain’s free line of march has enveloped the sphere In countries both valley and hill At least I'll account for her work over he For the flu germs have knocked me ba Drawn by Cour. Jay Tnvixa, U.S. Marines Biro’s-Eve View or ax Exsicn In a Hurry By Seact. Mart J. Coutsws, Squadron A SERGEANT, convicted by court-martial, and reduced in rank was sentenced to serve a term in the Federal Jail.. Upon hearing the sentence, he said to the adjutant, “Well, hurry the orders through to transfer me to the mill, so I can get back my stripes!” ferttner Field, 1 Drawn by Pact. J. Haxsox, U.S. 8. America How you feel standing a four-hour watch at sea (going West) when the clock goes back an hour. What He Was fy Pvt. 3. L. P. Kina, Co. K, 78th Inf, Camp Custer, Mich Three ladies, sitting behind a lieutenant on a train, fell into a discussion as to his rank. One insisted that he was a general, another said she was sure that he was a lieutenant, while the third knew positively that he was a sergeant. Finally, to settle the argument, one of them approached him, explained the disagreement and requested that he settle it. “Secretary of War, ma’am,” he nonchalantly answered. comicbooks.com