Judge, 1882-07-29 · page 14 of 16
Judge — July 29, 1882 — page 14: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This is primarily an **advertising page** with minimal editorial content. The page showcases various commercial products typical of late 19th-century America: Knox hats, billiard tables, the Wilson Patent adjustable chair, Columbia bicycles, Weber pianos, and printing services. The only substantive content is a brief "Natural History" section featuring dialogue about a lark (bird). The exchange appears mildly humorous, playing on the bird's early-rising habits and tendency to wake sleeping policemen with its midnight singing—likely mild, gentle satire rather than sharp political commentary. Notable is the prominent advertisement for a book titled **"Famous Assassinations of History,"** which includes sections on American assassins John Wilkes Booth and Charles J. Guiteau. This reflects post-Civil War and Gilded Age American interest in violent historical events, though it's presented as straightforward commercial publishing rather than editorial commentary. The page demonstrates Judge magazine functioned substantially as a vehicle for commercial advertising alongside satirical content.
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THE JUDGE. ENGLISH HATS, Under Fifth Ave. Hotel. KNOX, “Martin's” Umbrellas. No. 212 BROADWAY, TT HE H A T T E R’ S “DENTS” ican Novettier Corner Fulton Street, tw” STYLES ARE CORRECT !! WORLD RENOWNED QUALITY — THE BEST!! _@z Agents for the sale of these remarkable JE AX "N"&§ can be found in every city in the United States. All Hats manufactured by this house are the recognized standard of excellence throughout the world. None genuine without the trademark. Natural History. » The Wilson Patent — gee, ADJUSTABLE CHAIR, PET UP IN TWO-POUND CANS FOR FAMILY USE, With Thirty Tints is the Lark. ‘Take a good look at the picture, JAMES M. BELL & CO,, | 0 that you may recoxnize the original when you walk way, New York. “+18 the Lark an early bird 2” Very early. Ie is always ont of bed by the time rst saloon is ope “He does. He sings his best about midnight, and he bas been known to wake up a policeman sleeping in a stairway four blocks distant.” “Is he easily domesticated ?” reine part ts f to be COLUMBIA BICYCL The Bicycle has proved itself to be a pe THE H. W.. COLLENDER CO. vou kill a Lark THE POPB M'F'G 00., 626 Washington St, Boves Mase. So WAY, Now York. 044.99 STATE ST “ ° the law. There is no neal to | NEW YORK RIDING SCHOOL. o6th 6 LEGGAT BROS., Loci has opty tele tonopaic ps PRINTERS’ "WAREHOUSE, CHEAPEST 0 ; 201-205 WILLIAM STREET, BOOK STORE te omeopathie princip! veark Sunday | conser reaxeront New York. FAR 6th AVE. - No. 81 CHAMBERS Third door west of City Hall Park, N.Y. ASSASSINATIONS OF HISTORY. FROM THE TIME OF JULIUS CESAR TO THE PRE T DAY. EMBRACING The Loves, Adventures, and Revenges of many of the Great Characters who'have figured conspicuously in the dramas of the World ALAO CONTAINING The Lives and Tragic Deaths of the Noted American sassins, JOHN WILKES BOOTH and CHARLES J. GUITEAU, Together with a Fall Account of The Mysterious Assassinations in Phenix Park, ‘Dabline pice mel MANUFACTURER OF PRICE 25 CHNTS. GRAND, SQUARE? UPRIGHT PIANOS 4 FOR SALE BY ALL NEWSPEZALERS IN THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA. -G8 FRANE TOUSEY, Publisher, - Box 2730. 34 and 36 North Moore St., N. ¥.! Warerooms: Fifth Ave. and W. Sixteenth St, New York. | = en _ e ~ PRICES REASONABLE. TERMS EASY. comicbooks.com