Judge, 1922-11-18 · page 3 of 36
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# Judge Magazine - Navy Number Analysis This is a **Navy-themed issue** of Judge magazine, featuring patriotic military content and sailor humor. The main cartoon depicts sailors in what appears to be a ship's interior (likely a gun turret or confined space), with the caption "Gee, wot do dese guys see in de cavalry?" The joke relies on **dialect humor** (common in early 20th-century American comedy), contrasting sailors' experience with cavalry soldiers. The surrounding text includes Naval Academy anecdotes and a patriotic acrostic poem about Navy capabilities. The page reflects **pro-military sentiment**, typical of Judge during America's naval expansion period. The cartoons and verses celebrate naval service through lighthearted, folksy humor rather than serious political commentary.
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