Judge, 1919-09-06 · page 33 of 36
Judge — September 6, 1919 — page 33: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page contains a satirical short story titled "Hurray for Me!" by Rutherford Reuss, mocking Prohibition's effects on American drinking culture. **The Satire:** After Prohibition became law (January 1919), alcohol was banned but restaurants offered legal substitutes called "Victory cocktails"—apparently non-alcoholic drinks. The humor centers on the absurdity: the narrator and his companion Ann try ordering traditional pre-Prohibition drinks (dry Martini, ginger ale highball), only to be told only "Victory cocktails" are available. They reluctantly accept these beverages, taste them, and realize they're disappointing substitutes for real alcohol. **The Point:** The story mocks both Prohibition's enforcement and Americans' frustration with it. The ironic name "Victory cocktail" (suggesting triumph) highlights how citizens viewed the law as a loss, not a victory. The couple's resigned acceptance ("let us have peace and four more Victory cocktails") suggests weary capitulation to an unpopular federal mandate. The page also contains W.L. Douglas shoe advertising and other period classifieds, typical of Judge's mixed content.
📄 Transcribed text from this page (OCR, searchable)
Machine-transcribed from the original scan — historical spelling and the odd misread are preserved.
September 6, 1919 Hurray for Me! By Returrroen Rexx FTER the theatre Ann was thirsty, so we went lo a restaurant to see what could be done about it. [ enteriained no hopes of satisfying Ann’s thirst. It is too old-fashioned. ‘T neck is that part which feads ears, Ginger ale tickles her nose; and beer when beer was on the hop, frothing with yeast and rampant with alcohol, she would not look ait. The Stuff was common. Now that it comes in decimal points, she spells it bier Anyway, we sat down and hid our desires under a_mask \ waiter ap proached “TH have chalantly Rather neat of Ann, eh? Vil have a ginger ale highball, without regard for time or the laws of C Lary feelings rr, “we have noth her a horse’s wn from his of innocence: a dry Martini.” said Ann non- sid 1 FESS, or anything save my: persor “I'm sorry,” x but Victory cocktails.” suid the wai “Heavens!” exclaimed Ann, “Isn't that v horrible name for a drink?” It did seem a bit ironical “A Victory cocktail?” [ repeated, as if it were really worth while, “What's in it?” Ann broke in “Tdon’t want any Victory cockmiil; | want a dry Martini.” “Take the Victory cocktail the waiter. In the end we each ordered a Victory cock Miss.”” advised tail. tasted mine. Ann tasted hers. We set down our glasses and looked at cach other “Dry Martini,” whispered Ann. “Ginger ale highball,”” whispered 1. I hailed the waiter “Are these—er—Victory cocktails?” ‘Victory cocktails; yes, sir.” Very good, George; let us have peace and four more Victory cocktails.” Phunny Pheathered Folks A, Hucurs Ry Cranres The Ostrich sure has a queer liver, His diet ‘d make a soul shiver; He'll eat cans and pails, And nuts, screws and nails, ‘Then finish up with an old flivver. The stamped price is eal oe glas ) personal guarantee | ' that the shoes | -are always worth | , the pace ‘peid aT aevem ven OF AGE. You can save money by wearing W. L. Douglas shoe: the best known shoes in the world. Sold oy 105) 106 W. LDouglas own stores and over 9000 shoe dealers. L. Douglas name and the retail price stamped on the bottom guarantees the best shoes in style, comfort and service that can be pro- duced for the price. Since 1883 W.L. Douglas name and the retail price has been stamped on the bottom of the shoes before they leave the factory. The stamped price is never changed; this protects the wearers against unreasonable profits and has saved them millions of dollars on their footwear. The stamped price is W. L. Douglas personal guarantee that the shoes are always worth the price paid for them. The prices are the same everywhere—they cost no more in San Francisco than they do in New York. W. L. Douglas $7.00 and $8.00 shoes are absolutely the best shoe values for the money in this country. They are the leaders everywhere. W.L. Douglas $9.00 and $10.00 shoes are made throughout of the finest leather the market affords, with a style endorsed by the leaders of America’s fashion centers; they combine quality, style and comfort equal toothermakes selling at higher prices. W.L.Douglas shoes are made by the highest paid, skilled shoemakers, under thedirection and supervision of expe- rienced men, all working with an honest determination to make thebest shoes for the price that money can buy. cae A EAM nl [Bea Finger Print Expert] SB Police departments, factories and Industries € ad and mail it to as, with yoor FINGER atm cass eeetet sera Sealey mea ie Bist it'yoo don't linet retarn it. MORE COMPANY, Dept. 495 St. Lesis, Ma, LEARN PIANO! Insist upon having W.L| Douglas shoes with his name and price stamped on the bottom intswent absolutely free and prepaid. special Umited offer. Write at om UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCE Desk 2546 1772 Witson Avenue, CHICAGO. The Army authorities tell us they can't cially in the hospitals. for goo periodicals ‘round. Simply place a ic stamp on the Uncle Sam will do the rest. Let a Wounded Soldier Lenin to supply the soldierdem There never are enough Judg over and drop in the nearest ed Reading It