Judge, 1919-06-21 · page 6 of 36
Judge — June 21, 1919 — page 6: what you’re looking at
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# Analysis of Judge Magazine Page This page contains narrative fiction with illustrations rather than political satire. The main story, "Not Yet—But Soon!", depicts a romantic wartime narrative where a soldier (George) encounters Susie May from Heliotrope Corners, Vermont. The text reveals George has been away at war for a year and traveled 3,000 miles to reunite with his sweetheart. The bottom comic strip, "Mr. Suburbs Has an Inspiration," shows a domestic scene about selling a pea-shooter—appears to be light humor about suburban family life. This represents Judge's non-satirical content: sentimental romantic fiction aimed at wartime audiences, likely from WWI era based on military references. The page demonstrates the magazine's broader appeal beyond political commentary.
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of miles from home. By the way, sweetheart, y from rica do you come ers, Vermont,” answered Susie sar what part of An “Heliotrope Ce May proudly. orge let yo. “The devil yous Verm Not really are “Certainly not.” “Well, for the love of mud! | come from Helio- trope Corners myself. Say, what precinct did you live in? “Go on, George. You know there are no precinets in our town. But I can’t seem to place you. You must have lived in the north part of the tow “T did not. I lived in the south part, when [ was | home “Near what in particular?” “In the same sector as the old grist mill. I know you now. But you see, I went away to college, then I entered the army, and [ haven't been home in years.” Susie May was silent. The moon went behind a cloud, then came out again looking brighter then eve’ Not Heliotrope Corners, y, you're not kidding me, Things are queer, aren't they, Cco “Queer and beautiful, sometimes. you say s “Because [ had to travel three thousand miles and get shot at, just to mect my next door neighbor. Kiss me, George. I deserve it. do Denon by Saxromo Torser Hail and Farewell “Are you on any welcoming committee “Ina way, yes. I welcome our cooks : Nor Yet—But Soon! First Si g tells me we are nearing the moon- shiners’ Lir —Hst! Somet' they enter.” | he would appear on a prancing black charger, wearing A Good Guess a silver suit and plumes. But they only wear plumes Oficial—You say you are going to use those cases of w in the Navy when Daniels is around. Me for him.” and brandy for cooking purposes only? What kind of cookin After the fuss was over, the young-looking major- Mr. Whyer—stew. general sought out Susie May. He might have been taking her up the Rhine in a hired gondola as far as we know; all we are sure of is that the moon was out and they were alon Susie May,” he said. ‘You are the one for me. I knew it the minute I saw vou standing in front of me awaiting the medal. You know, I always knew you'd me some day. Don’t think me senti- but you are my dream girl come rswered, for that was s fatigue name, “it was the same with me. I had look verywhere. You don’t think for you car, I do. Ever since [ saw you scaling doughnuts to the boys right up in the $3.00 seats where the shells were coming apart, I knew darned well a i you were bold. And I love you for it.” | She snuggled up. There isn’t much room to snuggle up around a khaki q jacket, but Susie May did her best. Drown by A. Macuns ear “Isn't it wonderful, darling?” he Mr. Susurss Has an Inspiration | finally said. ‘We meet over here thou- How little Willie came to sell his pea-shooter. f 6 i comicbooks.com