Judge, 1882-12-02 · page 18 of 20
Judge — December 2, 1882 — page 18: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This is primarily an **advertising page** rather than editorial content or political satire. It contains multiple commercial advertisements typical of late-19th-century American magazines. The dominant advertisement is for **Dobbins' Starch Polish**, a laundry product claiming superior stiffening and shine qualities. The ad emphasizes cost-effectiveness (6 cents weekly) and warns consumers against "cheap and worthless compounds" — a common competitive tactic of the era. Other visible ads include: - **Knox Hats** ("world renowned") - **Babcock Fire Extinguisher** - **Columbia Bicycle** - **Printers' Warehouse** (New York) - **Folding Chair** (adjustable) - **Candy** advertisement Small editorial snippets appear between ads (referencing *City Blizzard* and *Rochester Express*), but no political cartoons are clearly visible on this page. This reflects Judge's dual nature as satirical magazine with substantial advertising revenue.
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THE JUDGE. No. 194 FIFTH AVENUE, ENGLISH HATS. Under Fifth Ave. Hotel. KNOX, | Martin's" Umbrellas. Nov 22 BROAD Wormer Fulton Street.) ELH} ELT A'T'DEIR’S |" DENTS" GLOVES, Novelties STYLES ARE CORRECT WORLD RENOWNED QUALITY--THE BEsT! y elty In the United States, Bresnan PRINTERS i, 201-205 WILLIAM STREET, than talki TOR ROUSE CLEANING. —Saves Ti: Cleans Paint, Weed, and Ww! : an ° Marks Improved . ADJUSTAILE Folding Chair IRE o HER. AYWARD.Gen'/Agent. eit Broadway N killed him, “Ie waa trying to be funny.—Ro Express. oxpox paper prelicts that milk will soon super- that be is il City Blizz, DOBBINS STARCH POLISH Wore than doubles the stiffening qualities of Starch, Ironing is done with half the labor, Linen made proof against dampness, and, with a good polishing iron, any amount of shine you Like. Tho who nave become disgusted with worthless ff staff miscalled Starch Polish, will find the DOBBINS’ POLISH a delight. Its composi- tion is the best in the world for giving extra body to linen, and producing a first-class laundry finish—and then it only costs 6 cents a week for a competent house- > keeper to produce that beautiful finish for which laun- dries are paid $1.00 to $1.50. Those who know how to do things nicely are always delighted with DOBBINS’ STARCH POLAISGE. (RF Beware of cheap and worthless compounds miscalled Starch Polish“) ASK FOR DOBBINS. The GENUINE has the signature of J. B. DOBBINS on the label. How to get the Genuine DOBBINS’ STARCH POLISH. As a rule by asking your grocer for it; but in some cases grocers will try to push off their stock of inferior] makes before purchasing ours. In such cases send 28 cents—in money or postage stamps—and state that you saw the advertisement in THE JUDGE, and the Polish will be sent by return mail. Address all letters to ote of DOBBINS’ ELECTRIC STARCH POLISH, Nos. 182 and 134 North Fourth Street, Philadelphia, Pa. comicbooks.com