Judge, 1900-08-18 · page 15 of 16
Judge — August 18, 1900 — page 15: what you’re looking at
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This page is primarily **advertisements and filler jokes** rather than political satire. The central cartoon depicts two figures—appearing to be a woman and child in period dress—with the caption "TOMMY—'I wonder wedder dis 'ere is a plum or a beetle?' BOBBY—'Taste it.'" This is a simple visual gag about urban food adulteration or contamination, a legitimate concern of the era. The substantive content focuses on **Abbey's Effervescent Salt**, a patent medicine advertised as a cure-all for digestive issues and general malaise. Medical testimonials from doctors appear prominently, reflecting common marketing practices of the period before FDA regulation. Surrounding this are numerous other advertisements: Martell's brandy, silk garters, hair remedies, and various commercial products. The miscellaneous jokes scattered throughout address dating, politics, and workplace humor of unremarkable nature. The page contains **no significant political commentary or satire**—it's primarily commercial matter typical of turn-of-century magazine filler.
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‘You can have the comfort of having your stockings per- fectly supported without suf. fering any discomfort from the supporter, If you wear the Brighton Sik Garter PIONEER SUSPENDER CO. 718 Market St., Philadelphia, “Brass Band seep Te sale ye iileea" aadr ace be saete teased tYOw a HEALY, "90 dante “entoxoo. A Genuine Old Brandy made from Wine.” —Medical Press (London) Aug. 1899- MARTELL'S THREE STAR BRANDY ‘aT ALL BARS and RESTAURANTS. “A LEGITIMATE MYSTERY.” 724 rarest pam feziant. AD crtesaluniqve conception, Malled, whited: for dung. , 1700 3, Bread Ob,, Posladelphia, Pa, fORMTS make 25 PER eSTON by gesting MI geders for oer Trg, EES, E: snd BARING FOWD! Swuctal Presents OF Chock Freight paid. New terms free. Great American Tea Co., P.O. Box, 28, Dept. J. 31 and 33 Vesey St., New York. ES cor. SPICES W# BARKER CO. TROY,NY. ARE THE BEST BUY THEM. SLOT, MACHINES, 2 Seeeurcer brace eet Og0EW a Go. 173 Adame Sta: Chicago, ills. SUMMER CAMPS and COTTAGES. Fernished or untur- atsbed lees. Selected list. THE RESORTEN, Amor Backs Netw FOR COE'S ECZEMA CORE, Slee Soe Chem Concieveiaago, ang sbatrerts ‘Hable cared in 10 I cured. Write Reg Dept. I. a ‘heb Loop POISON Pen, Seman or Terry me Poison Sichinnae Soret pots, SHearee may, Hair or Ryebrowe fang owt write COOK REMEDY CO. Wo Mascate Fem ‘tor proote of le, Coleago, TN. for proots of cures. scared the worse cases in STO dale: Wpeas “+1 suppose you'l tell the census man your right age?” “Not if he’s young and good looking."—Cleveland Plain Dealer, ‘Thad a grand luncheon,” said the musical young woman. ‘*I dido't,” replied the music- cal young man who was too hurried to sit down. “Thad an upright luncheon."— Washington Star. “*T'll either beat him or bust him,” said the candidate. ‘It Isa scheme of my own getting up, too.” ‘* What is it?” asked the henchman, *"T've got a story about his sending a hundred- dollar note to the parents of a kid named after him."—/ndianapolts Press. ‘I have been reading your advertisement, * How to make one's self’ beautiful,’ said the caller, ‘and I have come to you for advice and assistance. What can you suggest in my case?” The dermatologist studied the face before her and shook her head, “* The only possible help for you, madam,” she said, " will be a reincar- nation."—Chicago Tribune, Jovon's Liaaazy ts fall of pure fan. No polities. 10e. Bousy—"' Taste it,” HE ‘SALT * OF SALTS,’ angerous Negligence Some people have as little regard for thelr health P asthe man who vo goes into ‘a powder magarine smok- ing safety. ipa etbe the most precious gift of nature. The aim of all should be its preservation, It fs eanler to retain ‘Abbey’ Effervescent Salt fhas done this foe many—it will doit for you. A tea~ spoonful taken every morale, before breakst Keeps you in a state of insusceptibility to disease. ‘Abbey's Salt is a preventive of and cure for Dys- tion and. Pic ‘he bload and cea the ¢ Dr. FP. J. Leowanp, Brooklyn, N. Y., states? “Tamextremely pleased with the results I have received from Abbey's Salt. They certainly are up fo the standard and do all that is required of them, Ihave used other Salts, bat they cannot compare uor do they act ike your Salt.” tr West orn, Ni 1 take pleasure in stat; found its use beneficial in cases of torpid liver. Tam prescribing itin cases of general malaise with success. S Respectfully, Da. Acauar M'SCULLY. 27 Scunmannwons Sr. Drooxtyn, November, 3 1899. T have both used and prescribed Abbey's Salt with satisfactory results, “is. 1 It is a tonic regulator Sold by most druggists, or sent by mail. 25c., 50c. and $1 per ‘The Abbey Effervescent Salt Co., 9-15 Murray St... Y. ‘Booklet free on request. bottle. scribe your Sait and use it for myself. Very truly yours, Jamns L., Watpow, MD. wonder wedder dis ‘ere is a plum or a beetle?” Juvce’s splendid portrait of McKinley framed in gold and surrounded by the Stars and Stripes. The portrait, frame and five flags complete for $2.50. The| maj back of the frame is fitted with sockets in which the poles of the flags rest. size of the new decorative piece,measuring from flag-tip to flag-tip, is 45 x 50 inches, It is packed complete and will be for- warded by express to any address on receipt of remittance of $2.50. Every Republican household will want oue ot these ; there can be nothing prettier nor more appropriate for this campaign, Address JUDGE COMPANY, 110 Fifth Avenue, NEW YORK CITY. and peri The ay & THEDENEDICT’ <2, wor view (Trade-Marky Patent olla and Gu Button, ‘DI GOLD, SILVER, and BEST ROLLED OOLD PLATE. Rone genuine except with t ‘tad dave of patent Strong, durable, and can be adjusted with perfect ease. Jebeu indorses if as the best? BENEDICT BROS., Jewelers, BROADWAY and CORTLANDT ST., NEW YORK Send for Full Descriptive Circular. Morrow Coaster Brake Ride JO miles Pedal 55, aint ITS ANY or Manticturing Co rerercace cient wettler of “Victorious =a Republicanism” ::<: Wanted ‘One only tn each locality. Tella why, Repabilean principles will tamph at the et is 19 November. ried" vl “eu Wek intey ‘and. ieoomevelt. bape ki biekivd i bral aivene | GUTETES "SE two-cent stamps for S:A.PARK & CO. Dept. R, 334 Dearborn Sty Chicago, aa VA fice to cave. Com SIO® g four notices. Fork. BLANK BOOKS.2s22225* FINDLER & WIBEL, 121 Nassau Street, New York. HENRY LINDENMEYR & 80NS, PAPHR WARHDHOUBE. os, #2 94 and 9 Bleecker Street, Branch Wertuouse, beckinan Bireek Maw TORE. ‘ALL KINDS OF PAPER WADE TO OEDER. at Hiway Rownxe, frtn Avenue, New trention and better service Wering advertisements, ore promt foes whe You wit vp mentionsg comicbooks.com