Judge — 1888 — page 59: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page is primarily **advertising**, not satire or political commentary. It contains multiple product advertisements from the late 19th/early 20th century: - **Piano forte actions** by Wessell, Pickel & Gross - **Champagne** from The Pleasant Valley Wine Co. in New York - **Book slates** and blackboard products from the Silicate Book Slate Co. - **Sterling Baking Powder** (repeated multiple times, emphasizing "Absolutely Pure") - **Pearl Mucilage** adhesive - **The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company** (early A&P), promoting "Pure Goods Sold Only" The "Pure Goods" emphasis reflects **turn-of-century consumer concerns** about adulterated food and fraudulent products—a major public health issue before FDA regulation. Advertisements repeatedly stress purity and authenticity to address these widespread concerns.