Judge, 1891-07-11 · page 11 of 16
Judge — July 11, 1891 — page 11: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily **advertisements and short joke content** rather than political cartoons, though it's worth noting what these reveal about the era. The brief jokes are typical Judge magazine humor—mostly puns and observational comedy. One references Alexander the Great and advertising (joking he couldn't conquer more worlds because he didn't advertise). Another mocks patent medicine and quack cures, mentioning "Brown-Sequard's elixir" and "Koch's consumptive cure"—likely satirizing fake remedies popular at the time. **The advertisements are most historically revealing**: they promote stomach bitters, Castoria (a children's medication), sewing aids, and piano manufacturers. These ads reflect the era's unregulated patent medicine market and class-conscious consumer goods. A Kodak camera ad emphasizes photography as an upper-class leisure activity for summer trips. The magazine itself (Judge, a satirical weekly) typically targeted educated, affluent readers. The page shows it was simultaneously platform for biting social commentary and vehicle for advertising luxury goods to the same audience.
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Ske —'* Don't you think you had better have a shine? Your shoes are very dingy.” /Ye—‘* Why ¥ need it; they are patent leather.” She-—""The patent must have expired; you had better get it renewed.”"— Wasp. ‘When Baby was sick, we gavo her Castoria, ‘When she was a Child, she cried for Castoria. When she became Miss, she clung to Castoria. When she had Children, she gave them Castoria. Teacher —* Why did Alexander weep?" Class — “*'Cos he couldn’t find any more worlds to conguer. Teacher —* Why could he find no more?” Class — “Cos he didn’t advertise. IPF YOU ARE THINKING OF GOING “SOME- WHERE ELSE" this summer write to the manager of the Hotel del Coronado (the largest seaside resort hotel in the world), Coronado Beach, San Diego County, Cal., for a copy of the elegant brochure which is now in press. This beautiful little book will be sent postpaid upon application to E. $. Babcock, manager. Somewhere in desolate, wind-swept space In by-gone land, in Dennis land, Two homeless ghosts met face to face And bade each other stand, “Now, who are you? Say quick, sir! Who? So mouldy-looking, lean and poor ?” “I'm Brown-Sequard’s elixir. You?" “I'm Koch’s consumptive cure.” —Chicago Tribune, I deskribe a kiss az ‘‘the time and spot whare affeck- shun cums tew the surface."—/ash Billings. Mrs, Loudshow (writing an acknowledgment of the receipt of a silver pickle-fork from Mrs. Brightshine)— “Tam delighted with your exquisite present to me. It is exactly what I wanted,” Ars. Brightshine (writing a similar note to Mrs. Loudshow, acknowledging the gilt of a pickle-fork)—** You don't know how welcome your gift is. It is what I have wanted, ob, so long !"— Jewelers Weekly, She—'‘It's a bull, and he's coming right at us! What shall we do?” He—"‘ Well, don’t stand there doing nothing. Come and help me to climb this tree !" —Munsey's Weekly. BOKEN’S BITTERS since 1828 acknowledged to be by far the best and finest Stomach Bitters made, wheth- er taken pure or with wines or liquors or other cordials. Mrs, Winstow’s SoorHtna Syrup for Children Teething ; soothes the child, softens the gums, allays all pain, cures wind colle and diarrbora, 25 cents) bottl Mr. Oldgrad (class of '60)—"‘Ah, this is our class- picture. Ah, old boy, we were younger then than we are now.” Mr. de Gree—“ Yes; and knew a great ee ee deal more."—Brooklyn Life. Miss Lucea—"' Have you anything to go with my new spring bonnet?" Jeweler (after critically examin- | _ The Atchison Globe thinks it is no wonder dogs spend ing the floral monstrosity) —“‘ William, bring this lady | so much time howling. Think, it says, of the kind of the sprinkling-pot."—Jewelers’ Weekly. men who are always going to them. ; Send to The Eastman Company, Rochester, N.Y Sor a copy of “ Through Europe with @ a iy Kodak,” (illustrated,) free by mail. A Kodak ath “you. Jt will perpetuate the pleasure of your summer trip. Both the dressmaker and the cook have a chance to show taste in dressing.— Pittsburg Post, “IT IS THE BEST."—Universal testimony, THE CELEBRATED PIANOS ‘Are at present the Most Popstar and Preferred by Leading Artists Warercoms, 149, 151, 153, 155 East 14th St., W.¥. SOHMER & CO. Cuicaco, Tu. State Street; Saw Francisco, Cat, Union Club Bullding ; St. Louis, Mo., 1522 Olive Street ; Kansas Cry, Mo., 1123 Main Stre —10— CENTS PACKAGE, An all-tobacco, Long Filler Cigarette, ‘the most delicious and wholesome smoke ever offered for the money. CONSOLIDATED CIGARETTE CO, ‘Ave. D and roth St., New York. DONT PAY EXTRAVAGANT PRICES BUT SEND FOR CATALOGUES OF Ie CELLBRATEO. BIRCH c?tness OVER 100 STYLES OF EACH AT VERY MooERATE POSITIVELY THE LARGESTASSORT MENT IN AMERICA STAG ISHEO J.H.BIRCH, BURLINGTON N.J.U.S.A. 1862 4:1" BARKER BRAND WR. LINEN COLLARS AB LUTEL BEST. WILLIAM BARKER, M’F'R, TROY, N. Y. ena for prices to A.W.GUMPECO, Cayton,0. eee — PILLSBURY’S BEST FLOUR by and your bread will always be a ‘‘ wellspring of joy” in the family—light, sweet and wholesome, FOR SALE BY ALL GROCERS. Gente 331 Dallnto Bigtwand pedals, 55:4 ASSOCIATION OF ACTING 7 ASSISTANT SURGEONS OF THE U.S. ARMY. Onoawtzep 1688. Ixconronarep 1882. ARS pee OFFICE OF THE RECORDER. ‘emneaeo, renucass, RICHARD J, DUNGLISON, M.D, asconsen, W. THORNTON PARKER, M.D, SALEM, Mass., March 23, 1891. When at Stuttgart, Germany, daring the winter 1881-82, I was suffering from a severe attack of Bronchitis, which seemed to threaten Pneumonia. ‘met, at the Hotel Marquardt, Commander Beardslee, of the’United States Navy. In speaking of my sickness, he remarked: "* Doctor, you can cure that chest trouble of yours by using an ALLcock’s Poxous PLaster.” ‘* That may be true,” I answered, ‘‘ but where can I get the plaster?’ ‘* Any- ‘where in the civilized world, and surely here in Stutigart. Whenever I have a cold, f always use one and find relief.” I sent to the drug-store for the plaster, and it did all that my friend had promised, Ever since then I have used it whenever suffering from a cold, and I have many times prescribed it for patients. The ALLCOcK's PLASTER is the best to be had, and has saved many from severe illness, and undoubtedly, if used promptly, will save many valuable lives. Whenever one has a severe cold they should ‘put on an ALLCOCK’s PLASTER as soon as possible. It should be placed across the chest, the upper margin just below the neck ; some hot beef tea, or milk, will aid in the treatment. 7 This isnot a patent remedy in the objectionable sense of that term, but a standard preparation of value. The government supplies for the United States Army and Indian as lospital stores contain ALLCOCK’s PLASTERS, and the medical Poe BS 0 f Vai rofession throughout the world is well aware of their relia- Bitty and excellence. T shall always recommend it, not only to break up colds, but as useful in allaying pains in the chest and in the back. Te is @ preparation worthy of general confidence. 27 comicbooks.com j |