Judge, 1919-05-03 · page 32 of 36
Judge — May 3, 1919 — page 32: what you’re looking at
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This page uses nursery rhyme parodies to promote the Victory Liberty Loan, a WWI-era government bond campaign. The satire targets citizens who *don't* invest in war bonds. **Key figures/references:** - "Mother Hubbard" goes to the bank to invest her last penny in Victory Loans—presented as virtuous - "Simple Simon" refuses to buy anything because he has no cash; he's "saving all his money to buy Victory Bonds"—presented as foolish restraint - "John" (Diddle Dumpling's son) works night and day on the Loan Campaign instead of resting **The satire's point:** These verses mock and shame people who hesitate to spend money on war bonds. By recasting refusal as character flaws in familiar nursery rhymes, the ads equate patriotism with immediate financial sacrifice. The page also includes a Dr. Sheffield's toothpaste ad—typical magazine filler—treating personal hygiene as similarly important to national duty. This represents propaganda-as-advertising during wartime mobilization.
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