Judge, 1891-05-09 · page 18 of 20
Judge — May 9, 1891 — page 18: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily **advertisements** with no political cartoons or satire. It's a typical late-19th-century magazine advertising spread. The ads promote patent medicines and consumer goods common to the era: - **Scott's Emulsion** and **Mellin's Food** advertise remedies for consumption (tuberculosis) and infant nutrition, endorsed by "leading physicians"—typical claims of unregulated patent medicine marketing - **Pleasant Valley Wine** promotes American-made champagne - **Garfield Tea** advertises constipation and headache relief - Other ads hawk clothing, chocolate, pens, and card-game cheating guides The quote attributing advertising to "loving friends" (King Henry VI) is ironic—acknowledging that testimonials drive sales. Notable: Several ads target infant/child health, reflecting high mortality rates. The "Portraits of Healthy Infants" sent by parents is a testimonial marketing tactic. Card-cheating and chocolate ads show the era's unregulated commerce. **No satire or political content is evident**—this is straightforward commercial advertising typical of Judge's revenue model.
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SCOTT'S EMULSION Of Pure Cod Liver Oil and HYPOPHOSPHITES | of Lime and } Soda 1s endorsed and prescribed by leadin; phyalclans bocatise both the ‘Cod Liver Of and Hypophorphites are the recognize! Sgrnia Ik the cure ot Coneumption. 1s ia ralataSie oi, Scott's Emulsion Snusor-i eerie Beat ly tor CONSUMPTION, Scrofula, Bronchitis, Wasting Dis- Chronic Coughs and Colds. eases, ‘Ask for Scott’s Emulsion and take noother.} “We are advertised by our loving friends.” King Henry VI. The Portraits of Healthy Infants Sent by Thankful Parents Offer Irrefutable Evidence Of the Excellence of MELLIN’S FOOD FOR INFANTS AND INVALIDS. THE DOLIBER-GOODALE CO., Boston, Mass. Invites correspondence 5 ay ELLSWORTH D. ELSTON, Port Jervis. N. ¥- THE PLEASANT VALLEY WINE COMPANY. RHEIMS, STEUBEN CO., NEW YORK. THIS is the finest Champagne pro- duced in America, and compares favorably with European vintages. l A Natural, Genuine Cham- in the bottle, two years being required lo perfect the wine, Our Steet and Dry Catawba and Port are, Y like all our wit from selectes ‘are Pure Wines, For Prices, Address as Above. ies, made SECRET OF DRESSING WELL At low cost. Have your clothes made to order where it is well and stylishly done. PANTS $3 to $10. UITS $12 to $35. ALL WOOL We" Tdenet ric. Samples, self-measuring rules and tape-measure sent PREE, upon application, DELAWARE WOOLEN MILLS, N.W. Cor. 4th & Market Sts., Phila., Pa. HOW TO WIN AT CARDS, DICE, ETO. A sure thing, sent free To lany fone on ‘receipt of ac. amps to pay postace, Address or call in person, MOR SUYDAM, 23 Union ag.,NewYork, Ye SQ THE AGE. fainy snout HAY ee Aun SH a STEPHEN F. WHITMAN &' SON, t-Iuventons ano Sove Mans. ~i- PHILADELPHIA.“i- pagne, fermented | grapes, and A Lesson in Cookery. “Open the can, pour the contents into a stew pan and bring to boiling point, stirring the soup gently So as to prevent scorching, then serve.” That is all; five hours’ work done in five minutes. No cooking, - di- luting, adding this, that or the other, no culinary science required, the price within your reach and your choice of eighteen different varieties. “Exquisite in flavor” says Marion Harland. This vouches for the quality. Look out for imitations. rile, Terrapin, Chicken, Consommé, Purde of Game. M mnieken Gaimbo, Froach Hoailion, Julienne, Pea, Print ih Tapioca igatawny. Mock Tartle, Ox Tail- ler, Matton Broth, Vegetable. For sale by all the grocers. | A sample can sent on receipt of the postage, 14 cents. The Franco-American Food Co., West Broadway and Franklin Street, New York, Thompson, the most noted physi ian of England.eaiye that more thinhalt CONSTIPATION Ee overcomes results of bad eating, AND Seer eri SICK HEADACHE! LF PONTED PENS (Hewrrr's Paresr,) Never soratch nor spurt. Hold more ink and last longer. PRICE $1.20 AND $1.50 PER GROSS. MAY BE HAD FROM ALL STATIONERS OR THE AMERICAN NEWS COMPANY, NEW YORK. comicbooks.com Suitable for writing 1n every position. Buy an assorted box for 25 cents, and choose a pea to suit your hand. |