Judge, 1887-06-04 · page 14 of 16
Judge — June 4, 1887 — page 14: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily **advertising**, featuring vintage patent medicines and commercial services typical of early-20th-century American magazines. The main illustration is a **Sears Soap advertisement** showing classical allegorical figures (cherubs and a reclining woman) promoting the product's benefits for complexion and skin softness. The surrounding ads include: - **Parker's Hair Balsam** and **Hindercorns** (corn remover) - **Perry Davis' Pain Killer** for diphtheria and sore throat - **Crosby's Vitalized Phosphites** (a patent medicine claiming to restore strength and mental faculties) - Theater announcements and tailoring services The phrase **"Don't be a Clam"** (visible in large text) appears to be an advertisement slogan, though its specific product isn't entirely clear from this excerpt. The page reflects the era's aggressive marketing of unregulated patent medicines—many making dubious health claims—before modern FDA oversight. The "Decisions Handed Up" column contains brief humorous anecdotes typical of Judge's satirical content, separate from the advertisements.
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