Judge, 1902-07-05 · page 20 of 20
Judge — July 5, 1902 — page 20: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily a **product advertisement** rather than political satire. It promotes Mennen's Borated Talcum Toilet Powder, marketed for use after shaving. The advertisement features a barbershop scene with multiple figures attending to a customer. The large portrait in the upper left appears to be **Gerhard Mennen**, the product's founder (referenced in the company name at bottom). The accompanying text emphasizes the product's antiseptic properties and claims it prevents skin diseases, soothes irritation from shaving, and treats conditions like prickly heat and sunburn. The advertisement's tagline—"A little higher in price, perhaps, than worthless substitutes, but a reason for it"—attempts to justify premium pricing through quality assurance, a common advertising strategy of the era.
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