Judge, 1887-07-09 · page 11 of 16
Judge — July 9, 1887 — page 11: what you’re looking at
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This page is primarily **advertisements and contest announcements** rather than political satire. The main content includes: **Contest Details**: Judge Publishing Company announces prize money ($2 each) for readers who submit correct answers to a previous contest, with a new "Grant Fund" contest promised. **Central Illustration**: An engraving titled "Magnificent Gift" depicts what appears to be a **piano recital or musical performance** in an elegant parlor, likely meant to evoke cultural refinement and prosperity—a lifestyle the magazine's readers might aspire to. **Advertisements**: The page features period product ads (Allcock's Porous Plasters for rheumatism, Packer's Tar Soap, Union Indurated Fibre Company's kitchenware). These reflect typical late-19th century concerns: health remedies, hygiene products, and durable household goods marketed to middle-class families and farmers. The illustration and ads together suggest Judge's target audience: aspirational middle and working-class Americans interested in both cultural sophistication and practical domesticity.
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oth | Hit Davia “Enterprise,” 380 Grand St., New. York, eee sone : June 13th Hall Dr Jone. : a Me 380 Grand St., New York, Hanian Eaward el S Hawley Jos. R.. checks of the Judge Publishing Co., have already been forwarded to the fortunate one sc ii an receipts for same will be published as rapid i never fail to give speedy proof of their as they may in. Another contest w Hale : efficacy as the best known external instituted e Grant funil in the ‘a Harrieon Carte | remedy for Weak Back, Rheumatism, when all competitors in the previous struggles | Hamtse: : will | further opportunity to augment t ir | Haren nena Lumbago, Sciatica, Colds, Coughs, excheque anid at the same Hing , a mg ea veal Robert Gi. ws Sore Throat, Pulmonary and Kidney ng Obje Over one hundred and thirty | tzalls Jo BS ' ve pape led of entry in the nremant | Jeera ie Difficulties, Malaria, Dyspepsia, Heart, bservance of rules. If joben' breton . Spleen, Liver and Stomach Affections, the writers will study the rules published in pre- 3 met Strains and all Local Pains. They celiog cue ot Juggs thar wll o2e where the Ear og << i|nave been tested in thousands of c at of the mea voted for, with the : cases, and their value has been at- tested by the highest medical authori- ties, as well’as by voluntary and un- ,}|impeachable testimonials from thou- 51| sands who have used them. HI Do not be deceived by misrepresen- ation. Ask for ALLCOCK'S, and let 2 Accabe Chapin Charis : t]no explanation or solicitation induce jeDonald Jom t Moody D. L. | you to accept a substitute. (Continued on ffteenth page.) " Gein Chauncey Mt vata Chat a Pre ety apie PACKER’ S DO YOU WANT A PAIL? DO YOU WANT A MILK PAN? TAR SOAP. or any family utensil for HARD service. , ; f Light, Strong, Durable, Handsome, Cheap. “The Ladies’ Favorite,” for sil toilet No hoops to loosen, bottom to drop out. cleansing and purifying purposes; for prevent- B ing chapping, chafing, comedones, or “ tlesh- ASK FOR worms,” and other skiu affections; for curing f INDURATED FIBRE WARE, daudraff, premature baldness, itching, acne, KEPT BY ALL FIRST-CLASS DEALERS. for correcting the injurious effects of cos- 5 sia andor washiog he scien = EU Union Indurated Fibre Co., 25 Cents per Cake, Druggists or 110 CHAMBERS STREET, New York. THE PACKER M'F'G CO., 100 Fulton Street, N.Y. Mention Juvor.