Judge, 1889-04-27 · page 18 of 28
Judge — April 27, 1889 — page 18: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This is primarily an **advertising page** from Judge magazine, not a satirical cartoon. The page showcases luxury goods and patent medicines typical of the era. Notable advertisements include: - **Tiffany & Co.**: Encourages International Exposition visitors to shop at their Paris location for jewelry and precious stones - **Clam Broth**: Canned soup product - **Columbia Bicycles**: Manufactured by Pope MFG Co. - **Darlington Punk & Co.**: Parasols and umbrellas - **Benedict Brothers**: Watches, diamonds, and jewelry - **Dr. B.F. Howard's remedy**: Promises to cure insomnia and sleeplessness - **Patent medicines and novelty items**: Including cigar lighters and chocolate products The bottom illustrations appear to be product demonstrations ("He Shrieks!" and "She Speaks!") but are too small/unclear to identify specifically. The page reflects Gilded Age consumer culture and the era's enthusiasm for patent medicines, often of dubious efficacy.
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TIFFANY & CO., Union Square, New York. Suggest to visitors to the International Exposition that they will find one of the interesting attractions of Paris a visit to their estab- lishment, 36 bis AVENUE de L’OPERA Where can be seen probably the largest, most valuable and comprehensive collec- tion of Precious Stones and rich Jewelry for sale in Eu- rope. In addition to the advan- tage of so large a stock to select from, purchasers have the security of the full en- dorsement guarantees and privileges given by the New York House. JUDGE STEPHANY ee SREnCH In 184-Plot Glass Jars, Quart, Pint and }¢-Pint Cams. | CLAM BROTH, DT UP IN GLASS JARS. a comparison with any other aiketerker “ih any oth of these Soups has caused them to be | Ca “The excellent quality. he Palace, Buffet, 1, New York. Sold by Grocers, The Latest London and Paris ideas in PARASOLS, COACHING UMBRELLAS EN TOUT CAS, Mountain and Seashore Umbrellas, | seus ine Gey Wane Waican ibeatcaoret Stat wives Wel ehe ie sole selling agents in the United States. We have nohesitancy | in asserting that this exhibit cannot be equaled in America 1262128 Chestunt St Sa Ma ariel. Cigar | el Cigar Lighter, | lk Benedict's Time. * \Diamonds and. Watches A SPECIALTY. Importers and Manufacturers. | WATCHES, DIAMONDS, CHAINS Rich Jewelry and Silverware. “THE BENEDICT” | sour patent Sleeve and Collar Button, strong. durable anu! ‘easy to-adjust. In Gold and Silver. BENEDICT BROTHERS. Kxernes or THe Crry Tae, RENEDICT BUILDING, No. 171 Broadway, NEW YORK. Established 182 Cor. Cortlandt St., eres IRVENTION ) NOTROUBLE| Reery Tanty sbeebs tore Ho ps 4 Powdered, and put up In topcnine ONE POUND TIN cave, WYMAN eaters and irrm 8 M Core 12th & Market Mn, iyurcaptbemis. Pa. es ts “DOPE AP BUSTON REVVORK ¢ INSOMNIA—SLEEPLESSNESS. D*®,8,."; WARD'S Hypnotic and Mind infallible remed ceqetble and aid inthe curvot ob was a great sufferer from this terrible malady. Self and can cure others. Address for particulars, enclosing Stamp, Dr B. F. HOWARD, 37 Tremont St, Heston, Mase. fr he can be seen at office daily | HE SHRIEKS! | Go it, O14 Feliow SHE SPEAKS, comicbooks.com