Judge, 1923-02-03 · page 21 of 36
Judge — February 3, 1923 — page 21: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page contains two distinct pieces typical of Judge's mix of humor and advertising: **Left side - Two humorous pieces:** 1. A small cartoon about a child asking whether hand-washing matters if wearing gloves—a simple joke about practical hygiene during an era when gloves were common outerwear. 2. "You're a Gob" (by Lieutenant Norma C. Gillette, U.S. Navy)—a poem cataloging the hardships and experiences that mark a naval sailor ("gob"). It humorously lists indignities: physical exams, cold weather, missing dates and money, seasickness, and arduous labor. The anecdote below recounts American sailors ribbing a British soldier about his posture, calling him "Bunker Hill"—a patriotic jab referencing America's Revolutionary War victory. **Right side - Williams' Shaving Cream advertisement:** An ad targeting men, emphasizing that grooming signals attractiveness to women ("Things Women Notice"). It promotes the cream's skin-softening properties and includes a mail-in coupon for a free trial tube. The page reflects 1920s concerns: military service, gendered beauty standards, and consumer product marketing.
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“Dien FING? “Ma, do I have to wash my hands if I'm gonna wear gloves?” sae You're a Gob by Norma C. Gillette, Lieutenant, U.S. N. \ ueN they thump your chest and | tell you ‘to cough, And they yank your arms till they most drop off, And they ask you mother’s spine, And then you sign on the dotted line: It’s then you know you're a gob. about your grand- When they rout you out in the cold, gray dawn, And they slip you a swab and start you along, And you wallow around for an hour or two, And your hands are cold and your bare feet blue; It’s a cold, hard fact, you're a gob. When you take that flapper to see a show, Then you miss your boat and your watch and dough, And the skipper remarks on your lurid When the seas are high and your spirits low, And your meals they quickly go, And you juggle a shovel four hours below, And ‘curse the seas and the winds that blow That's a sure sign, Bo, you're a gob. come and then When your pockets are filled with well- earned dough And you go on leave for a month or so, And you knock ’em cold in your old home town, And you've got all the girlies steppin’ aroun’; Oh, Bo: You know you're a gob. ce \ MILE on liberty in a British port, a group of American bluejackets were being escorted around town by eral British sold soldiers, a big muscled type, seemed to take particular delight in making one of |, elderly man, , who had a very | pronounced pair of round shoulders, thi target for his jokes. He asked: “Sye, Yank, what’s on yer back there?” The k answered: bruiser,” and that started it. One of the | “Bunker Hill, you big | } Things Women Notice A well-groomed face is an asset to any man. Every shave with Williams’ not only softens the beard quickly, but benefits the skin Williams’ Shaving Cream contains a certain ingredient of great benefit to the skin. You can feel its softness by tubbing a bit of Williams’ between your fingers. This im- portant ingredient makes its presence felt throughout the whole shaving process. The thick, heavy Williams’ lather, unusually smooth be- cause of this ingredient, acts as an easy lubricant for your razor, giving you a quic comfortable shave. After theshave, the skin is left glove-smooth and flexible. You will find men who are particularly careful of their appearance shaving with Williams’. The more frequently you shave, the greater is your need of its helpful care. Write us for free trial tube We should like to have you try Williams’ Shaving Cream at our ex- pense. So, if you will give us your name, we will send you free a “Get Acquainted” tube. Use the coupon below or send a postcard. For men who prefer the s stick gives you the genuine W Williams Shaving Cream Williams Company, Department 42, Glastonbury,Conn. Send me the free “Get .cquainted” tube of Wil- Notice the hinged cap. liams’ Shaving Cream. You can’t lose it—and the tube hangs up! Street City ——————State —______.