Judge, 1936-08 · page 13 of 36
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# "If You're Going to Europe" - Judge Magazine Satire This is a humorous advice column disguised as practical packing tips for American travelers heading to Europe post-WWI. Each panel offers absurdist "solutions" to social and political problems they'd encounter abroad: - **Thick jackets with pockets** for hands-in-pockets nonchalance during "brick days" - **Poison gas alarm hat** referencing lingering WWI chemical weapons fears - **Smoked glasses and a wool dog** to avoid suspicion of being a spy (reflecting post-war paranoia) - **Reversible shoes** to kick yourself over war debts (America's frustration with European repayment issues) - **Cellophane-pocket pants** preventing taking money out of the country - **Green apples** guaranteed to upset your stomach so you bathe in Russian kitchen sinks - **Overcoat and satchel** for "political demonstrations" The satire mocks American anxieties about post-WWI Europe: spy fears, chemical weapons trauma, debt disputes, currency restrictions, foreign unrest, and consular bureaucracy. It's aimed at middle-class readers considering European travel during an unstable period.
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