Judge, 1886-03-27 · page 13 of 16
Judge — March 27, 1886 — page 13: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This is primarily an **advertising page** rather than a satirical cartoon page. The dominant content is a large advertisement from A. W. Ehle, a monument and granite chapel manufacturer based in Canajoharie, New York. **Main Advertisement Content:** Ehle promotes his business by claiming to save customers "80 per cent" on granite chapels, vaults, and tombstones. He explains his low prices by stating he doesn't carry large inventory, avoiding interest costs—he operates on a "ten per cent basis" instead. He advertises nearly 5,000 different designs and controls the output for New York State from two major granite works (Rockland, Maine and Rutland, Vermont). **Surrounding Advertisements:** The page includes typical period ads: Earl & Wilson collars and cuffs, Baker's Cocoa, a stenography school, tailors, and a mutual benefit insurance society. **Historical Context for Modern Readers:** This reflects late 19th-century business practices: monuments were major purchases, direct-mail advertising was standard, and manufacturers competed on cost efficiency. The insurance advertisement shows early mutual-aid societies offered affordable coverage.
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