Judge, 1889-04-27 · page 22 of 28
Judge — April 27, 1889 — page 22: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily **advertising**, not political satire. It contains vintage product advertisements from early-20th-century Judge magazine, including: **Main content**: A large cartoon (top left) illustrating "Rough on Rats"—a commercial pest poison. The crude woodcut shows rats infesting a house, accompanying text that humorously explains why the product works: rats eating the poison become sick and frightened, spreading panic among other rats, who then flee. This is dark humor presenting pest control as entertaining drama. **Surrounding ads** promote various dubious patent medicines (Laurelle Oil for wrinkles, Wells' Hair Balsam for gray hair, Soden Mineral Pastilles for catarrh) typical of the era—products making exaggerated health claims now recognized as ineffective or harmful. The page reflects an era when Judge mixed satirical content with unregulated commercial advertising, and when such "miracle cure" products were commonplace and largely uncontrolled by consumer protection laws.
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» HE You desire transparent, clear, fresh Co 5A preserved by using that BR ROME! ou.” Thou called the ‘nature of an expresses pos: perties preventing tendency to forma- Pevinktod ov ageing of the kis. ~ LEAURELLE OIL. NATURE'S WONDER.—A genuine essence of a- ren Ping youthfulness aad glow of the ai aco nt ‘and glow oo yFzmoves and prevents pimples, black beads, WRINKLES or AGEING OF THE SKIN. Preserve a youthful, plump, fre condition of features ex olrts S20 and an ofl hoe, oe LEAUREL IF THE HAIR IS oRat and it is desired to grad- to original color, use WELLS’ How to Use “ROUGH ON RATS. c OME folia after buying an article, will destroy oF throw away, the directions without them Now rats won't eat Rovow ox Rima “ifanked bow they used sh wil te fou ie found ony opal aboat Or at most, mixed it with a little flour or meal. Rovow on Rats mixed with lard, frrease or butler and spread on bread Cut Ia ple ‘cooked meat, the leavings of fiah, clams, has mixed it with ‘other food rats could get at; v0 fous tack, known ail o¥er the world, hat Rocow OX De equalled as mouse, tasect and vermin destroyer; and the cause of any failure Is due to the stupid dull o of t n setting I rather than the inefficiency of the article. Oc iy'an fodividual is Found wl rats eat some of the Rovon on Rats but K.doa' kill them. He don't aro any, ay cad ee If eater ‘or sees any lite ones bbe says no, onal ieee eeu ‘So long as you are clear of rats ‘and mice what thgre do yu want? If occasionally a few scattering obes are left, set Rovon ox RATS again. using #0 f with. “Rovow ox Rare ts a slow but sure It Sic ieoneuoen et the dose set.” 1f afew of them get ft make them 0 ek ad saleable they will ick op euch « rumpus and euffer so much tat all are terrified and ncared fro those that do get the Cpe rwork thele way out of tbe building ta weave of rellet aod water, abd te oF troll away. ‘hus your hou ts completely rid of rea aa ie noe on fee dead or dying rai ying ing about to convince RY Lime you set or re-set Rovon on | SEE ALSO gee eee f ROUGH ON RATS. D special instructions with or use of 0 Ft HAS Os ivater and Croton Buss, Bectlon Aut. Insects, Hen icy Potate Base ou ORIGINAL COLOR. An elegant dressing, softens and beautifies. tonic restorative. Pre- vents the hair coming out; cleanses, strengtl ens and heals scalp. 50c. and $1.00 At Druggists. The $1.00 size by Express free of Express charge. . | E. S. WELLS, ete. ‘8. Weiss, Jersey City, NJ., U.8 A. | JERSEY CITY, N. J, U.S. A. RESTORES GRAY HAIR TO ff No grease nor oil. A(t PREPARED FROM THE. Sanative Salts of the LE renowned Springs of the German Health Resort. SODEN in the TAUNUS, under the supervision and control of W. STOELTZING, M. D., Member of the Royal Board of Health. ‘They are to be used with great benefit it all CHRON CATARRHS of the THROAT, LARYNX and LUNGS. By their action the mucus 18 dissolved, quiet and ease obtained; owing to their rare advantages they alle- and then bring about the longed-for recov ‘Their influence has been ex- in cases of the different CATARRHS OF CONSUMPTIVES, the CHRONIC c ATR tf the STOMACH and INTESTINES, C ONSTIPATION, HEMOR- RHOIDS, ENLARGEMENT of the LIVER, and other ABDOMINAL COM PLAINTS requiring a mild, laxative and stimulating treatment. DI PHTHERIA can be prevented by the useof SODEN MINERAL PASTILL : pata as it has been demonstrated that the spores of the disease settle onl in throats affect ‘a is changed to its tinh and the womens WHOOPING COUCH Sa0eice Singers, Speakers, Preachers, Lawyers, Teachers, and all whose avocation requires continued use of their voice will experience gratifying relief by using these Pastilles, The most renowned Medical uthorities recon recommend and prescribe them. At the International Exhibition at Brussels the SODEN_ MINERAL PAS- TILLES were awarded THE HIGHEST DISTINCTION, SILVER MEDAL, by a jury of medical men, FOR SALE BY ALL DRUGGISTS AT 50 CENTS A BOX. Sole Agency for the United States, Sopen MINERAL Srrines Company, Limited, 15 Cedar Street, New Vork. Tt would be idle to attempt to Prove the larity of ’ the Sohmer Piano, Every child in the, United Su Don t SPOIL your FEET by is Cheap Shoes—Wear the and Canada knows the Sohmer, BURT & PACKARD “Kerrect Shape.” FACIAL +, BLEMISHES ¥ DERMATOLOGIST, 210 West 424 8t., New York City, N.Y. Use Woodbury’s Facial Soap. By Mail, so cts, CGOOD NEWS 2 ee ae Tue i i“ st, New York. nHE, ONLY CIGAR WITH A NATIONAL REPUTATION. Endorsed. by over 3,000 merchants—the cream of American retail trade. One Agent (merchant only) wanted in every town, Send for latest offer. R. W. TANSILL & CO., 55 State Sr. Cmicaco. Ely’s Cream Balm WILL CURE CATARRH Balm into cach wostril ELV ERODE Warren Secetn N.Y. comicbooks.com