Judge, 1922-10-28 · page 2 of 36
Judge — October 28, 1922 — page 2: what you’re looking at
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# Explanation for Modern Readers This 1922 *Judge* cartoon humorously compares two military publications—the Navy's *Judge* magazine and the Army's forthcoming publication—by having two soldiers debate their merits. The joke centers on rivalry between the services. The Navy representative boasts that their *Judge* contains exotic material: stories from Admiral Uriu of Japan and naval officers' accounts. The Army representative counters that their version will feature West Point cadets ("Whistlers") and claims General Bailey is so enthusiastic he wants to enlist soldiers specifically to publicize their publication. The humor culminates when a General refuses to lend *Judge* to someone going aloft, saying he's using it himself—suggesting the magazine is so valuable (and entertaining) that even high-ranking officers won't share copies. It's essentially inter-service friendly competition presented as boastful salesmanship.
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Yes, got to go up eipht hours. Lota that Judge Goin up, Charlie? ff ORGET that Turkey stuff; there’s nothin’ to it. Just two things worth thinkin’ and talkin’ about now—the NAVY NUMBER of JupGE and the ARMY NUMBER of JupGE, both comin’ in November. “Why, do you know, JUDGE’s got a new story from Bartimeus, ‘Recollections of Annapolis Days,’ from Admiral Uriu of Japan, stories from Admirals, Captains, Gobs ’n’ Lieutenants. And picturesP Oh, boy! That’s for the Navy. “As for the Army, say! The ol’ mule sure’s put a kick into it this time! Per- haps you didn’t know they had Whistlers in: West Point to-day? Sure, look in JUDGE an’ see for yourself. An’ potes. An’ reg’lar art artists. “But I’m tellin’ you, those West Point boys has’ got to hump themselves. When you get General Bailey to spinnin’ the Army yarns, he’s got ’em all jumpin’. “Yessir! I says, ‘General, just give me a ‘copy 0’ JUDGE an’ you kin send me aloft for the day. I won’t kick!’ An’ the General, he says, ‘No, sir! You can’t have my JUDGE. I’m usin’ it to-day myself.’” 2)