Judge, 1888-10-27 · page 14 of 18
Judge — October 27, 1888 — page 14: what you’re looking at
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This page is primarily **advertising**, typical of late-19th-century magazine layout. The dominant cartoon depicts a sailor and child, illustrating **Allcock's Porous Plasters**—a medical product claiming thirty years of reliable use. The satirical element is minimal here; it's straightforward product endorsement. The page includes advertisements for: - **W.L. Douglas shoes** (Brockton, Mass.)—emphasizing authenticity and warning against counterfeits - **Seal skin jackets** from Philadelphia furriers - **The Wabash Railway** promoting vestibuled trains between Chicago and St. Louis - Various other products (printing presses, dental implements, collars, cigars, sleeping cars) One small humorous item appears: a *Somerset Journal* quip about a grocer's contradictory signs ("No Credit Given Here" vs. "If You Don't See What You Want, Ask for It"). The page reflects Gilded Age consumer culture and product competition, with manufacturers using warnings against fraud and imitation—indicating widespread counterfeiting concerns.
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