Judge, 1887-12-24 · page 12 of 19
Judge — December 24, 1887 — page 12: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is **primarily advertising** rather than editorial content or political cartoons. It contains various patent medicine and consumer product advertisements typical of late 19th-century American magazines. The ads reflect period attitudes about health and commerce: - **Brandreth's Pills** claims to cure multiple ailments by "purifying the blood"—typical snake-oil medicine marketing - **Pears' Soap** emphasizes racial beauty ideals ("fair white hands," "bright clear complexion")—reflecting era's troubling racial hierarchies - **Crosby's Vitalized Phosphites** promises mental/nervous disorder treatment with minimal evidence - Multiple fur and luxury goods ads target wealthy consumers The "Don't be a Clam" heading appears to be a slogan, though its specific context isn't clear from this excerpt. No political satire or recognizable caricatures are visible. This reflects *Judge's* dual function as satirical magazine and advertising vehicle—the ads helped fund editorial content.
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4 Million Botes A Year, BRANDRETH'S PILLS purify the Blood, stimulate the Liver, strengthen the Kidneys, regulate the Bowels. They were introduced in the United States in 1835. Since that time over fifty millions of boxes of BRAND- RETH’S PILLS have been consumed. This, together with thousands of con- vincing testimonials from all parts of tne world, is positive evidence of their value. BRANDRETH'S PILLS are purely vegetable, absolutely harmless, and safe to take at any time. Sold in every drug and medicine store. either plain or sugar-coated. THE REASON WHY S. S. Sleeper & Co.’s ss hout a partich: Samp SEAL SKIN THE FOURTEENTH STREET FURRIER, ane Newest Designs, Excellent Workm: | Between George Clifton Dobson's JUDGE Pears’ Soap Fair white hands. Brightclear complexion Soft healthful skin. We give to every purchaser the privilege of returning the machine within thirty days if not absolutely satisfactory. GARMENTS.) HENRY SIEDE, ship, Perfect Fitting, Moderate Pric 14 WEST 14TH STREET Sth and 6th Aves., N.Y. Established over 94 vears ie AT MATCHLESS of Banjos, Music, 1451 Broadway, entrance on lst ee REMINGTON sip iy Standard Typewriter. S.S. SLEEPER & CO., Boston. Franklin Macveagh & Lo., Chicago. KINNEY BROS’ CIGARETTES. “LATEST ENGLISH,” “WHITE CROSS COUNTRY.” Extra Fine. THE MOST POPULAR CIGARETTE IN THE WORLD. SWEET CAPORAL. KINNEY TOBACCO CO., SU Soue MANUPACTURERS, CAPS” and ORS, YORK. Send for illustrated pamphlet. WYCKOPE SEAMANS & BENEDICT, 339 BROADWAY. NEw YorRK. Linen papers and Typewriter suppliesof all kinds. G INGLASS OR WOOD, EQUAL To THe FACIAL BLEMISHES, Largest Ishment in the Work for Devel ale ite T Perfectly d Sweet Moat a AL Storre—6 cakes, Se Bor by mail, #c. CoLoan & McAvex. Loalsville, Ky Appliances Springs, ete C. C. Shayne, Manufacturing Farrier, 103 Prince St., N. ¥. D NEW ADIE s OneTrial Proves it absolutely pure long Fuelta Havana filler, and the Ni icket cigar on the market that is a bona stands Will retail fashionable Furs and Seal-skin Garments this season. This will afford a splendid op-| portunity for ladies to purchase |” reliable Furs direct from the | manufacturer at lowest possible Fashion book mailed | pt just discovered that C D Ov . : an: | | eously suffered from Dyspepsia and Catarrh were | |also cured from t | created by Dy: nervousness Phosphite, Pedro, Bi dealer for it, and take no other. by express, prepaid. GLAS! @anufacturers, READE A prominent physician in Berlin, G n readil ery Was ac _ nts who. simultan- | ri latter complaints, thereby ving that perhaps most cases of catarrh are or Indigestion. ‘&e., to the factory, KELSEY & CO, Meriden, Com CROSBY'S VITALIZED PHOSPHITES. For 15 years has been a standard remedy with Physicians treating mental or nervous disorder wonderfully in the mental growth of children, Young men ain their strength by its use. It restores the energy lost by freshes weakened vital powers in old or young. — A Vital ate or soda water abst It is used by the Emperoa Dom other great brain work For sale by druggists, or mail, $1. F. CROSBY CO., 56 West 25th Street, N. Y- comicbooks.com