Judge, 1887-08-27 · page 11 of 16
Judge — August 27, 1887 — page 11: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily **advertising**, not political cartoon content. The only cartoon element appears in the left margin—a humorous sketch labeled "It Only Weighed Half a Ton" showing a farmer instructing someone to pull a rope, illustrating a dialectal joke about Southern rural life (the farmer's dialect suggests this era's comic stereotyping). The bulk of the page consists of advertisements for the International Hotel at Niagara Falls, plus promotions for various products: sewing machines, dress forms, cigars, water crackers, a "Social Register" directory, tailors, and mineral water. The "Samantha at Saratoga" ad (bottom right) references what appears to be a popular humorous book or play, likely aimed at middle-class readers. For modern readers, this mainly illustrates what *Judge* magazine actually was: a vehicle for advertisements targeting wealthy, urban American consumers, with lightweight humor mixed in.
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apes IT ONLY WEIGHED HALF A TON. Farnen—" Now, chile, you jess bull on ter dis rope like stim deff till | goes up an" pull de bale tn. | fs perfect in a pe CaS | FALLS. INTERNATIONAL HOTEL, THE LARGEST, FINEST AND MOST COMPLETE HOTEL AT NIAGARA FALLS. This magnificent structure, built entirely of stone.five stories bigh, contains ample accommodations for 700 guests; it ppointments, with elevator, electric lighta, baths, rooms in suite, etc ‘The rem of the unsightly buildings on the shores of the river has made the large interior court-yard of this hotel the most bea: and reatfid spot at Niagara Fala From the extensive piazza encircling it the visitor has. f full and unobstructed view of the Falls, Goat Islan, Luna Island, the Rapids and Prospect Park. No. pains have been spare'l to make the surroundings beautiful, and the space between tne hotel and the river bank is now an extensive lawn ornamented! with venerable shady Elms, sparkling fountains and meandering walks. Every evening with the various colored electric lights thrown upon the fountain and with a fine orchestra dis the best of inusle the sur. roundings of Niagara can at least compare more than favorably with the finest resorts of Europe or America. ‘Niagara Falls has the unqualified endorsement of the Medical Profession for healthfulness and freedom from Malaria, ‘The drainage is perfect, while the wild rush of waters and the agitation of the air caused by the Fajls creates at nearly all times breeze of delightful coolness. . Special Inducements in the way of Greatly Reduced Prices offered to Families desiring to remain several weeks, Addzess, A. HE. GLUCE, Manager, INTERNATIONAL HOTEL CO., Magara Falls, N.Y. DO YOU SMOKE? IF SO, TRY THE N&S LAS ‘The best 10e- Cigar tn America. | Give “em a trial and TO THE LADIES. | Call and examine our improved ADJUSTAMLE DILESS | and SKIRT FORMS. Indispensable in ev es | all fatigue of standing to have dresses tr a ef ~~ hot in use, Price, 89.00, SEND FOI CIR DOMESTIC SEWING MACHINE CO, |§ Hroadway and 1theat., New York. for capi trtal os pa Sleeper & Go, Masa. We Prepay postaie ESTABLISHED 1801. BENT & CO.’S CELEBRATED HAND-MADE, WATER Cee eeee | Guaranteed easy of digestion, absolutely pure. BENT & CO. Milton, Maas. FOR AN ENGRAVED SCRIPT PLATE SOCIAL REGISTER, mez, rum ae 96-98 Felton Street New York. Newport number now ready. In leather binding $1.50. Pap rcover73¢. At Brentano's, Union Square, N. Y,. A. B Corbin, Newport, New York office 35 Liberty at PARSONS SCARLETT & CO. TATIORS SSS FIFTH AVENUE, Murray Hill. sew york. | ARATOGA! By JOSIAH ALLEN’S WI Funny Hi wicel Funny Guts! SELLS like Funtt SUCCESS of AGENTS! : . Sonre HUI UNDERWOOD SPRING WATER PUREST NATURAL WATER. HEALTHFUL, COOLING AND REFRESHING. 'S BRIGHT’S DISEASE. Send for Circular. THE UNDERWOOD COMPANY, General Office, 18 Vesey St, New York City,