Judge, 1922-09-16 · page 2 of 36
Judge — September 16, 1922 — page 2: what you’re looking at
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# Analysis This page is primarily **promotional advertising** rather than satire or editorial cartoon. The headline "Can the Navy boys draw pictures?" introduces a coming special Navy-themed issue of *Judge* magazine. The illustration shows a sailor sitting in a giant hand, surrounded by approving faces—a visual metaphor emphasizing the Navy's artistic talents and human interest. The text promises this "Navy Number" will reveal "the funny side, the happy side, the human side of life in the U.S.N." The promotion highlights contributions from Naval Academy students at Annapolis and stories from "great Admirals and Captains," positioning the issue as an insider's perspective on Navy life. The urgency ("don't lose a minute!") and appeal to patriotism ("every American home will want a copy") were typical early 20th-century magazine marketing tactics.
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Can the Navy boys draw pictures? One might just as well ask,—Can they spin yarns, tell stories, write love sonnets? I'll say they can!—and after you see JupGeE’s great U.S. Navy Number, coming, you'll say so, too. The Navy Number of JupGe will show the world the funny side, the happy side, the human side of life in the U.S. N. In addition to the work of his own all-star Staff, this Navy Number will contain the pet sea yarns of the great Admirals and Captains; clever sketches from the boys at Annapolis; the best and most com- plete informal, behind-the-scenes picture of Navy life you've ever seen. JupGe believes that this will be the greatest special Number that he has ever issued, in all his forty-one years. JupGE believes that every American home will want a copy of this great Navy Number as something to cherish and preserve for all time. Only a limited edition of this extraordinary issue will be printed and there are just two ways to be sure of getting it,—either subscribe without a moment’s delay or place a firm order with some good newsdealer. The Bankers Number and Army Number are also in preparation; don’t lose a minute! Won plie are I'm whe ther the emp dy 2. Entered ax Second. 7 y N.Y. una 1879. $3.00 8 year. ibe . =r a) if sia oll Wont t8d street New Y ther