Judge, 1885-12-19 · page 14 of 16
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This page is primarily **advertising**, with one notable satirical article. The main content is "Bill Nye on the Herschels," a humorous essay by popular 19th-century humorist Bill Nye about astronomers Sir John Herschel and Sir William Herschel. Nye uses exaggeration and deadpan absurdity to mock earnest scientific writing—describing Herschel's celestial observations with silly domestic comparisons (trying to "put salt on" a comet's tail, detecting wobbly planets "at a glance"). The page header includes a brief joke attributed to the *Detroit Free Press* about July Fourth celebrations and patriotic display—mocking those who tout their virtue while needing public fireworks for validation. Otherwise, the page consists entirely of period advertisements for perfumes (Lundborg's), safes, candy, pianos for rent, furniture, trusses, and medical remedies—typical Judge magazine revenue sources. No political cartoons or satirical images appear on this particular page.
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