Judge, 1889-10-26 · page 15 of 16
Judge — October 26, 1889 — page 15: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is **primarily advertising**, typical of Judge's revenue model in the late 19th century. The substantive content is a single cartoon at top: "Mightier Than the Sword." The cartoon depicts a **ball-pointed pen** (labeled) positioned above a globe, with an armed warrior figure below. The caption and surrounding text promote B.P. pens as superior writing instruments—"the ball-pointed pens never scratch nor spurt. With the B.P. pens writing becomes a luxury." The "mightier than the sword" reference plays on the famous phrase about the pen's power over weaponry, repurposing it as advertising copy. The satire is light: the cartoon humorously argues that elegant penmanship via quality pens surpasses military might—a playful commercial conceit rather than sharp political commentary. The remainder consists of hotel advertisements, product endorsements (gloves, umbrellas, champagne, patent medicine for catarrh), and notices. This mixed content reflects Judge's dual function as both satirical periodical and advertising vehicle.
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SELF-ACTING SHADE ROLLERS HARTSHORN Beware of imitations. NOTICE AUTOGRAPH OF ON LABEL, AND GET THE GENUINE Constable K3 Ca FALL NOVELTIES. ILKS.—Brocades, Damassé, Moire Francais, Striped, Metal eflects in Gold’ and Silver; Cotele Bengalines. " Plain Colored Silks in new and choice colorings. igloed Velests for Cor ei OK. Tes, Dresses, mans and Trimmin; DEES GOODS. Scotch Clan and Fancy Plaids, Embroi her Mixtures, Melton and Oxford Suit- hoice shades in Camel's Hair esand: Ki Cloaks, Wraps, Street and Evening Wear. Broadoay B® 19th a. NEW YORK, HUTCHINSON’ 8 GLOVES ARE THE BEST. Made with care and warranted. Send stamp tothe manufacturcr for the bock abeut gloves, and how to get them. It will interest you. ESTABLISHED 1862. JOHN C. HUTCHINSON, JOHNSTOWN, N. Y. my customers think of the gloves rect Hannon, Mr.. June 13th, 1889. Mx. Hvrcnxson, Dian Sie—I use, and have used for many years constantly, gloves of many kinds and makes, and have ever found a é¢iter glove than yours. Thever have got fro te, Cus C, Lanaanee, M.D. LEADING HOTELS. ’ V YORK cIr BREVOORT HOUSE, rirtn Avesvg (near Washington square) W YORK. 0. BR, Lis “Proprietor, HOTEL GLENHAM Murr AVENUE (between at and 2d streets) Rw YORK. N. B, Barry, Proprietor. Gi Corner Broadway and 23th FW BRESLIN & BHO. Proprietors > CanTnaL Depot, 4% 8t., and upwards, Baggage to and ral Depot, free. ‘European Plan. _ UTICA, N.Y. JANES HOTEL, Ni Yor. esti ‘ nr ATTEN, Proprietors, RATOR Bent & Co.'s Crackers are famous for their excellence. —Boston Post. jeay Piso's Care for Con- feuroption fe THE BEST tor Keeping the voice The Dall-pointed Pens never scratch nor spurt. With the B. P. ens writing becomes a luxury. Silver gray, $1.2, Electro gil, $50 OSs 1 oF sample boxes containing all the Varieties, 2 "Federation Penholders: prevent the pen blotting desk, table, or book, and provide a firm grip. Price, 15, and 0 cents ea ‘Should the seationery eres ba mcglcting their asinest and unatle to supply you,a sample box of fens mailed fret, any Shere fe thd Slade Yor’ lente oF ith Foderation holder cents, Remit postal 8. LAIR McNEATH, Sole Agent, t04 axD 106 Joun St., New Yous City. oRmisTON % ULASS EDINBURGH You any cheap or imperfect goods. The | URBANA WINE COMPANY, HAMMONDSPORT, N. Y. GOLD SEAL CHAMPAGNES, EXTRA DRY, SPECIAL ORY AND BRUT. Pronounced by Connoisseurs the Best Natural Sparkling Wine produced in America, For Sale by all Leading Wine Dealers and Grocers. RELIABLE SILK UMBRELLAS . WARRANTED NOT TO CUT OR FADE. “CONGRESS.” y i “TRUEWORTH.” A handsome Union silk of splendid wearing qualiti he a {rent varcuguh and beauty. We gachunlvely control it ‘which has stood the test of y THESE UMBSELLAS ASE LOW Mit PRICE, HIGH DF QUALITY axD WostuarsniP, Sold by Leading Dealers throughout the United States, $2 None genuine without our PATENT ADJUSTABLE TIE, with “ CONGRESS" or * TRUEWORTI" printed on it. WRIGHT BROS & co 450 Broadway, NEW YORI. 63 Essex Street, BOSTON. — Price-list mailed Jey 324 Market Street, PHILA. toy Fifth Avenue, CHICAGO. to dealers, Beventy-third year. Largest Umbretla and cane makers in the World. ONLY KNOWN CURE FOR CATARRH RECOMMENDED BY PHYSICIANS, THROW AWAY YOUR GLASSES! EYESIGHT AND HEARING RESTORED! Asthma, Hay Fever, Insomnia, and all Bronchial Affections cured. Positive cure for all Diseases of the Head and Throat. Cures Headache, Neuralgia, Toothache, and Cold in Head. Our Battery has effected many wonderful cures, after all other remedies failed. Read what the Rev. Baker Smith, Sparta, N. J., says: “Your Bat- | tery. has cured me of catarth of ao years’ standing, and I feel like a new celebrated New York physician, writing of the results produced by our Battery says: Tam free to confess passes ther means which I have at ty disposal, of of which 1 have any per < Ss 2) ~ANIANSOn, laav1dsguNaLsioay ‘on wadadols Sent by Registered Mail to any part of the world on receipt of price, Send three 2c. stamps for Illustrated Book. RELIABLE AGENTS WANTED. Remit by P. O. Order, Cash in Registered Letter, or Express to Convenient for pocket, HYYVLVD YOS SUND NMONY KINO A eRe ‘ANLIVG HOW" ANYdWOosy.sn ey v # } e ad door above 14th St. Sole Proprietors and Manufacturers. sweet breath, bright eyes, and clear voice will realy from use of | Wonder Cure Battery. Sony, AVENTE NEW YO" OLE PROPRIETORS AND MANUFACTURERS. FLESS & RIDGE, JUDGE PRINTERS, FIFTH AVENUE AND SIXTEENTH STREET, NEW YORK. comicbooks.com