Judge, 1889-04-27 · page 19 of 28
Judge — April 27, 1889 — page 19: what you’re looking at
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This page is primarily **advertising**, not satirical content. It's a collection of commercial advertisements typical of late 19th-century magazines. Notable ads include: - **W.L. Douglas $3 Shoe**: Features the actual W.L. Douglas with a caution against counterfeits—Douglas was a real shoe manufacturer famous for affordable quality footwear. - **Remington Typewriter**: Advertises a "world championship" speed record (151 words per minute) from 1888, highlighting the novelty of typewriter technology. - **Scott's Emulsion**: A cod liver oil patent medicine claiming to treat consumption, scrofula, and debility—typical of the era's often-dubious health products. - **Allcock's Plasters**: A pain-relief plaster with a testimonial from a New York banker about treating lumbago. - **Ball-Pointed Pens**: Early fountain pens marketed as non-scratching innovations. The page reflects consumer culture of the 1880s: mass-produced goods, medical "remedies," and emerging technologies marketed through testimonials and competitive claims.
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JUDGE IF YOU HAVE A FLOWER GARDEN OR GREENHOUSE please write for our catalogue of rare.and beautiful plants. It will interest you. Orchids can be grown as easily and suc- cessfully as other plants in any ordinary greenhouse. Many of the best kinds can be had at low prices, and with a small collection even, some will always be in bloom. We can supply you with the most beautiful of all. chrysanthemums, the “Mrs. Alpheus Hardy,” at one dollar each, also 360 other choice varieties at low prices. Of single dahlias we have one hundred varieties. Of hardy peren- nial plants, for country seats, our col- lection is complete and comprises many beautiful kinds not to be had elsewhere. Correspondence solicited. Address, United States Nurseries, Short Hills, N.J. JAMES R. PITCHER, W. ALBERT MANDA. _CYPRIPEDIUM. VEXILLARIUM. We offer 400 distinct varieties of Cypripediums. — REMINGTONT -staioar TYPEWRITER. WON COLD AND SILVER MEDALS —FoR-— Championship of the World, At Toronto, in open contest, Aug. 13, 1888. 151 WORDS PER MINUTE, WITHOUT AN ERROR. ‘Tho above is an authentic recon! male by Mr. Frank E, McGurin, at Detrolt, on January 21, 160, on a mnemortze sentence. thus BEATING ALL PREVIOUS RECORDS of correct work b ir minute, and the “Remington” still futher beyond reach of competition. Photographic copies of cet furnished on appl WYCKOFF. SEAMANS & BENEDICT, 327 Broadway, N N. Y.. . Ww. L. DOUGLAS $3 SHOE GENTLEMEN, Beet Jp the world. Examine his Rest Material. any dealer sary he hay the mame and sold by Four deste Best Style. Besi Fitting, W. L. DOUGLAS SHOES without nped.oa bottom. put ie dawn ana fraud 1 aot 'W, L, DOUGLAS, BROCKTON, MASS. _ CAUTION The Hall-Polnted pens never scratch noe spurt: they helt more ink and last fonger holders not only prevent the pen DUE give a firm grip. i 20 cents. Of all Statio eatRation weuoee Of omce outside ee ce ng keen il oF pedi, Spy by ieeee to SUBTEPHEN®, Ore. Wangs 331 Mii ory Cinlons, © OSTAS PALATABLE AS MILK, * Scorr's EMULSION Ie acknowledged by Physicians to bo the FINEST. and BEST preparation of its class for tho rull CONSUMPTION, |SCROFULA, DEBILITY, WASTIN CHILDREN, and CHRONTO COUGHS. At Davoowrs. Scott & Bowne, New York. THE AGONIES OF LUMBAGO. W. S. Phillips, River National Bank, New York, writes: “It give.me great pleasure to add my testimony in favor of your valuable Plasters. Last October had a very Severe attack of Lumbago and suffered untold agony; could not turn in bed or get in any position without assistance, and with pains almost unbearable. The folks suggested ALLCOCK’S Ports PLASTERS. As soon as possible I had one applied to the small of my back, and to my great surprise I experienced almost instant relief. I continued ing it until entirely cured. and am happy to say that Lhave not had the slightest symptoms of Lumbago since. They are a wonderful and valuable Plaster for Lumbago, and I take much pleasure in recommending them.” Beware of imitations, and do not be deceived by misrepresentation. Ask for ALLCOCK’S, and let no explanation or solicitation induce you to accept a substitute. How For $1.00. belldiog hense 09 sophia aye jerican Arehitacture, or ¢ pared by Pulluet, Palit & Cavyibe we Retr or any omg intding te aid other ing ove senetersty dump eaiinego 1 Stationers. 140 Nassau Street, New York. comicbooks.com