Judge, 1887-06-25 · page 17 of 20
Judge — June 25, 1887 — page 17: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily a **life insurance advertisement**, not political satire. It promotes the Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company of Philadelphia, established in 1847. The illustrations depict ordinary people in domestic and business scenes—families, businessmen, and individuals reviewing documents—to convey reliability and accessibility. The visual style uses period-appropriate sketches to humanize the insurance product. **Key selling points advertised:** - Assets of over $11 million with $2 million surplus - No restrictions on residence, travel, or occupation - Low cost with high security - Flexible withdrawal options ("6% Bond") - A "40 Years old—always new" company (paradoxically claiming both established longevity and modern vitality) The home office address is given as 921-923-925 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia. This appears to be a straightforward commercial advertisement rather than satirical commentary, though it uses Judge magazine's illustrated style to reach readers.
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