Judge, 1887-10-08 · page 12 of 17
Judge — October 8, 1887 — page 12: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This is primarily an **advertising page** from Judge magazine, not a satirical cartoon section. The page contains numerous product advertisements typical of late 19th-century American publications. The only cartoon element is a small illustration labeled "The Race for the Cup / The Winner Coming Home," depicting a sailing vessel—likely a reference to America's Cup yacht racing, a prestigious sporting competition. This appears to be decorative rather than satirical. The bulk of the page advertises patent medicines, consumer goods, and services: Allcock's Porous Plasters (medicinal), N&S cigars, various digestive aids and tonics (Epps's Cocoa, Bent & Co.'s Water Crackers, Crosby's Phosphites), beauty treatments, and a fountain pen. **For modern readers**: This reflects an era when magazines relied heavily on advertising revenue and when unregulated patent medicines claimed cure-all properties. The repeated warnings to avoid imitations suggest widespread counterfeiting. The page also includes an unusual "free insurance" offer—possession of that issue allegedly provided accident coverage on specific railroads.
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12 JUDGE THE BEST TEST OF SUCCESS IS SUCCESS! Tested and proved by over twenty-five years’ use in all parts of the world, Attcock’s Porous Piasters have the indorsement of the highest medical and chemical authorities, and millions of grateful patients who have been cured of dis- tressing ailments voluntarily testify to their merits. Autcock’s Porous Prasters are purely vege- table. They are mild but effective, sure and quick in their action, and absolutely harmless. Beware of imitations, and do not be deceived by misrepresentations. Ask for Attcock’s, and let no explanation or ‘Tue WinNER COMING HOME: solicitation induce you to accept: a substitute. DO YOU SMOKE? | III IF $0, TRY THE C.C. Shayne, Gino ae ale N.&S. Cf? Manufacturing Furrier, ae ‘The best igar in America. ‘ BESTIMPOR ED ont tes Sete Aner ae es fashionable Fursand | FAMILY Iosistom having the 8. & Sand farments this season. | | This will afford a splendid op- Iicuue ibe portunity for ladiesto purchase | Hil reliable Furs direct from the manufacturer at lowest possible prices. Fashion book mailed PACIAL BLEMISHES. ~ free. ipetareeat eahment igh orl fr ise ~ Sesipe peyton al rts Mark y Raa aoa Treetlen “Wrinkien ATRINOSILL PAPER. Hilustrated. Sent 3 months , Oa tal for 100.” Hitrino Han, Chicago, Hk psin Tablets for | tlon so beautified the | | HEW TAFFY Tou lets are now considered P indispensable on that account alone. OLCAN’S G U M TAKE NO OTHER. — —- Perfect Digestion. ESTABLISHED 1801. Ferfectiysetisag At St a BENT : 3 Box by ma jcAven, Loutevilie: aS Sages & CO/US sFo0m 2. or PLAT Bre ty ee ge WATER GRAGKERS, “oo =" aaa Contection GUARANTEED INDEPENDENT FOUNTAIN PEN. Easy of Digestion, Absolutely Pare. NT & CO., Milton, | MADE WITH BOILING WATER. (Cut shows exact style, but ts not a facsimile of size.) i upward. Every Pen Warranted. 7 “1 Fountain Pen is made of | y ed : ink, and is fitted with a superior quality nD, GRATEFUL—COMFORTING, Is with them, our FO ._ Sent by mail on receipt of p Liberal discount to Agents and Dealers, We also lograph | ‘TS. for $1.00 and upward, MADE WITH BOILING MILK. CROSBY'S VITALIZED PHOSPHITES. } « For 15 years has been a standard remedy with Physicians treating mental or nervous disorder Not a secret. Tt aids in the bodily and we iv e menta »wth of children, Young men e@ ’ ental faculties can regain vid a the ene + a over-exertion ; refreshes weakened vital powers it re 4 i Phosphate or soda water absurdity. and other great brain workers. For wale by druggists, or mail, $1. F. CROSBY CO., 56 West 25th Street, N.Y. YOU ARE Wri, Re posesion of 9 copy of this teue of Jovan ts equivalent toa free railway accident Life policy for five hundred dollars for one week from the date of this issue. on the following railroads : Pennsylvania Railroad Yi Hudson River, West Shore. Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Michigan Central. Lehigh Valley, Delaware & Hudson Canal Co... . ‘ ‘ Saratore. Mt McGregor Hadad sot Incase of injure by ace ny of thean railroads, the Jeooe Pentiantxo Co, will pay you 10 dollars a week for the term ot 5 weeks, Jour name pon its books as an annvtal subscriber to e ye on this line—policy invalid wi INSURED cr emigy peor Your ppears upon its books as an annnal sul to. Jepae. Write your name on this line—policy invalk’ withou comicbooks.com