Judge, 1922-11-25 · page 14 of 36
Judge — November 25, 1922 — page 14: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page satirizes American military operations in the Philippines and Pacific territories during the early 20th century. "Uncle Sammy" represents the United States conducting colonial activities overseas. The captions mock various aspects of military life in these territories: mules serving in the Army train, polo played by officers, searchlights scanning for "transfers home" (soldiers trying to leave), and aircraft operations. The final caption—"A powerful argument against playing philippine with our island territory"—directly critiques U.S. imperial expansion, suggesting the difficulties and complications of maintaining these distant colonies justify reconsidering the policy. The humorous tone masks serious political debate: imperialist expansion was contested in early-1900s America. The page presents military complications as evidence that colonialism wasn't worthwhile for the nation.
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A powerful Photos by The Army train is the American institution that elevated the Army mule to the Stall of Fame. rears = Uncle Sammy “At Home”’ an the South Seas the South Seas. The Army is often “up in the air” but never “in flight.” argument against playing philippine with our island territory. Hawatan Dert, U. S. Army It’s darned hard to get ’em all out for Jawbone pay day, but it can be done.