Judge, 1888-09-22 · page 14 of 16
Judge — September 22, 1888 — page 14: what you’re looking at
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This page is **primarily advertising** with one brief political reference at the top. The main satirical content is a short quoted jab at James G. Blaine, likely the 1884 Republican presidential candidate. The joke claims that when Blaine arrived in Maine, an earthquake occurred (literal trembling), and when he reached New York, people trembled from "fear for the safety of their ticket"—suggesting his presence endangered Republican electoral prospects. The reference attributes this to the *Norristown Herald*. This reflects contemporary anxieties about Blaine's candidacy, implying he was a political liability rather than asset to his party. The tone is dismissive and mocking. The bulk of the page consists of period advertisements for gloves, soap, fountain pens, music boxes, and tailoring services—typical Judge magazine content mixed with political commentary.
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