Judge, 1888-07-21 · page 15 of 20
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This is primarily an **advertising page**, not a political cartoon. It announces Cincinnati's 1888 Centennial Exposition (July 4–October 27), celebrating 100 years of the Ohio Valley's settlement. The large header features an illustrated exposition grounds with elaborate buildings, electric lighting, and gondolas—promoting technological modernity and civic pride. Key attractions advertised include government exhibits, art collections valued at $1 million, machinery displays, and educational departments. The page is dominated by commercial ads for contemporary products: patent medicines (whisky for "weak lungs," opium for morphine addiction), fountain pens, breakfast foods, and collars. These reflect late-19th-century consumer culture and advertising practices. **No identifiable political figures or satire appear here.** This is a straightforward promotional document showcasing American industrial progress and commercial enterprise during the Gilded Age.
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GINGINNAT! CENTENNIAL EXPOSITION GRAND JUBILEE. 100 MONSTER NEW BUILDINGS, in the heart of the city, within ten minutes’ ride of all hotels and stations, COVERNMENT EXHIBIT of Treasures from the War, Navy and other Departments, the Smithsonian Institute, National Museum and Fish Commission. All Buildings brilliantly illuminated by innumera- ble Electrical and Gas Jets. Wonderful display of ELECTRIC LICHTING. AN ART DEPARTMENT of the finest collection of Paintings and Sculpture DAYS#N B NIGHTS ever made in America, val- ued at $1,000,000. Horticultural Hall of un- equalled beauty. PIONEER RELICS from all parts of the North- west. e great MUSIC HALL, devoted to Music, Spectacles and Performances. MACHINERY HALL, 1,500 Feet in Length, through which will ply gon- dolas from Venice, EDUCATIONAL, and numerous other De- partments perfectly ar- ranged. REDUCED RATES FROM ALL POINTS. ~—_a™__is MONON ROUTE | ) ru Ry. {O° —— The connecting Unk of Pullman travel between Chicago, Iadianapolis. Cincinnati, Louisville, and Florida Resorts. Sod for Guide EO. McCORMICK, G.P. A, Chicago. GOOD FOR WEAK LUNGS. Monte Cristo Whisky, The best produced. 73 cents tod $1 per bottle, Sent in cases of six and twelve bottles. CHILDS & CO. Proprietors, Sani Si Tenth Avenue, and Sos W. 42d Street, New York. “STAR” FOUNTAIN GOLD PEN ee Sad fecccmlane, (Argenta wanted. Fountain Holder, fitted bes y Gol Stylo, $1: Fountain, $1.30 ®. 3 ioe Liberty it. N. t (or TAFEY ToLu LG NO AN'S GU M Makes Sound, White Teeth, Perfect Digestion, ands Sweet Mouth. erfectly delicious. At Stores—6 cakes, Se. Bor by mail, We. CoLoax & McAvze, Louleville Ky. " HENRY LINDENMEYR, Paper Ware House 15 & 17 BEEKMAN ST., N. Y. Branch Warehouse, 37 E. Houston St. rf f EARL & WILSON S ¢ i{ LINEN (ox COLLARS & CUFFS WOF STEVENSVILLE MILLS. IMPEROYAL IMPEROYAL VACUUM COOKED VACUUM COOKED OATS. Ww. M. D. STEVENS’ SOLE MANUFACTURER OF ABSOLUTE PURITY. *ALISSIO3N O1OHISNOH ONE MINUTE IN PREPATATION. IMPEROYAL IMPEROYAL VACUUM COOKED GRIDDLE CAKE HO! FLOUR. Recommended by Eminent Physicians and Chemists, {Wr Adapted to Paderirys EVENS, Room 18, Mercantilo Dxchango, Cor, Hadson & Harrison Sts., NEW YORK. “The Best Fountain Pen.” Cnauncey M. Derew, Pre, N.¥.C.& H.RRR 1 find them clean, free flowing and better than any others tenny Lanovcntie, ES: London Touth, Eng. Money refunded If not satisfactory. Send for Circu- lar. Mention the Judge. L. E. Waterman Co,, 155 Broadway, New York. ‘Toucan vest home and make more money at work for 08 Un at ay ng lease wo Elbarr allage. Cote pousah aa. Terms FESE. Addrwen, TREE ACO, rind UNEQUALLED DISPLAY IN EVERY DEPARTMENT. DoYour Own ee EESEY 00: Meriden, Conn AMERICA A Journal of To-day. A Weekly Paper Devote "American Ideas Amerie coed Tram. mune, and ike Aronger st to the Advancement of the Preserving of stitutions. ion, fiction, poetry. correspond. nique tin policy and ‘contributors than any weekly Tyewsdealers, Price, 10 cents, Subscrip- Monroe Stri a8 0 box, by express, prepaid New York ahd casto¢] i uitable for presents. ry HEM, Confectioner, 2 MADE WITH BOILING WATER. EPP S's GRATEFUL—COMFORTING. COCOA MADE WITH BOILING MILK. OPI U M Morphine Habit Cured tn 10 pay till cured, DR. J. STEPHENS, Lebanon, Onis. comicbooks.com