Judge, 1899-07-22 · page 12 of 16
Judge — July 22, 1899 — page 12: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily **advertising**, not political satire. It showcases luxury goods marketed to the wealthy elite of the era. The Herreshoff ad promotes Gram-o-phones (early phonographs) as entertainment for yachts, endorsing them through ultra-wealthy customers like John Jacob Astor and J.D. Rockefeller—establishing prestige through association with the richest Americans. The left column announces Leslie's Weekly's upcoming illustrations, focusing on the **Spanish-American War** (1898): wounded volunteers returning home, the Battle of Santiago, Philippine campaigns, and Theodore Roosevelt's Rough Riders reunion. This reflects contemporary American imperial expansion. The right side features patent medicine ads (Johnson's Digestive Tablets for heartburn), the Remington typewriter, and Brown Saddles—all positioning themselves as quality products for the affluent. The only joke appears at bottom: an ethnic Irish dialect gag about a baseball game between laborers ("hod-carriers and sand shovelers") with no hits or runs—crude working-class humor typical of period publications.
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RA DOREREEO00005000000008 HERRESHOFF Builders of “Columbia,” aes The American Cup's Defender, Recommend the Gra -phone for use on yachts: The $18 Gram-o-phones recently ordered are giving great satisfaction to our yachting friends. In our opinion the Gram-o-phone has no rival as a talking machine and en- tertainer. Those who have heard it are at once impressed with its desirability for use on yachts. HERRESHOFF M’F’G CO., To National Gram-o-phone Corp.. Bway, cor. 18th St., New York Some yachts for which the Gram-o-phone has recently been ordered: B. C. Benedict's Elbridge T. Gerry John Jacob Astor's * Nourmanal. * Jobn D. Crimmins s “Admiral. Col. O. H, Payne s “Aphrodite : : Va aniccawse nd akeiesccacsensssesese® Lesyesavency IMPORTANT ILLUSTRATIONS in THIS WEEK’S ISSUE. THE PATHETIC SIDE or THE HAPPY HOME-COMING or OUR VOLUNTEE The brave Soldier, who lost his Eye- sight in the Philippines, thinks of the Welcome which awaits him at the Home which he shall never see again. FIRST ANNIVERSARY OF THE BATTLE OF SANTIAGO. The North Atlantic Squadron at New- rt, Rhode Island, under command of ‘ear-admiral Sampson, finishes an all-day Celebration by a magnificent Electrical Mlumination on July 3d, 1899. THE CAMPAIGN 1x THE JUNGLE, How Uncle Sam's brave Volunteers and well-disciplined Regulars are pushing ‘Things in the Philippines.—Intrenched Camp of Company H, Minnesota Volun- teers, a quarter of a Mile from Guiguinto. —American Troops and Chinese Coolies pushing an Armored Train into Action on the Bagbag River, near Calumpit.—The Armored Train which saved the Day for the Americans in the Battle of April 11th, THE FAMOUS KOUGIL RIDERS’ FIRST ANNUAL REUNION Las Vegas, in a Blaze of Glory, welcomes the first Heroes of the War with Spain.—The Rough Riders’ Procession, headed by Governor Roosevelt.—Governor Roosevelt in his Rough Riders’ Uniform, surrounded by an interesting Group, HOW UNCLE SAM TRAINS HIS YOUNG JACK-TARS. The Life of a Naval Apprentice illustrated. MILE-A-MINUTE MURPHY, THE FASTEST BICYCLE-RIDER ON RECORD. Murphy speeding at the rate of 57-4-5 Seconds a Mile.—The Pacing-shield at the rear of the Train on the Long Island Railroad, showing the white Line in the centre of the Car which Murphy had to follow. The Winners of the Intercollegiate Regatta at Poughkeepsie.—The Athletes of the Uni- versity of Pennsylvania and their Trainer, |NFALLIBLE foe eae oe for Heartburn JOHNsoN’s » ~ DIGESTIVE «, TABLETS jf Sy); W/. wr Can't le. Send 15 centa i stamps tor DICE. prepug"* wifes stall OnDEN Hol 5 La Baie Bey Chicago Remington Standard Typewriter defies competition WYCKOFF, SEAMANS & BENEDICT IF YOU WANT 327 Broadway, New York. NDOURABLITY, | ——"_ 3 fam Amateur Photographers ia SADDLES. the son the Goer: Buwn oie | Cc. P. Goer3, tigmat Lens, Will send booklet, if you write for it, free. 52 E. Union Sa. Rew Work. and ithaslong been the main: stay of LeadingProfessionals. It tas t The Brown Saddle Company, Elyria, Oblo. | Head omices: Bextin-Fainoenau. of focus, covering power, ; and) beautiful definition, With a “Goerz” you can do the very finest work. Your camera should be equipped with one. For sale by all dealers,or write to A. PERFECT GAME, “‘Arrah, it was an illigant game bechune the hod-carriers and the sand shovelers! Not a hit, nor a run, nor an error was made by either side, and they playe till darrk O'Bries —* How. many innings ? Ketiy —" Part av teas / The first gossoon at the bat shtartid the foight, and i took till sundown befoore the lasht man was totally disabled.” | His HoLINess Pore Leo XIII awaRps Goud MEDAL Jn Recognition of Benefits Recetved from MARIAN! WINE TONIC For Body, Brain and Nerves Secure a Copy of any Newsdealer or on any Train. PRICE, 10 CENTS. WATCH THIS SPACE EACH WEEK! Send for Book of Endorsements and Portraits, Free and Postpaid. MARIANI & CO., 52 West Sth St., New York. Teele heAngue Marasier Fans” Por Sale at all Druggists Everywhere. Avold Substitutes comicbooks.com