Judge — September 30, 1899 — page 20: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page contains two distinct advertisements rather than political satire. The top section advertises the Gram-O-Phone, a new sound recording device priced at $18.00. It uses an endorsement from Rear-Admiral Schley (a Spanish-American War naval hero) to promote the machine's superiority. The "battle-ships" list appears to reference actual U.S. Navy vessels, likely meant to evoke national pride and technological progress during the early 1900s. The lower advertisement promotes "Great Western" brand whiskey, depicted with celebratory imagery of large bottles flanking an ornate arch structure, suggesting a triumphant reception or welcome for the product. Both ads reflect early 20th-century advertising strategies: using authority figures/testimonials and patriotic themes to sell consumer goods to Judge magazine's middle-to-upper-class readers.