Judge, 1903-12-19 · page 48 of 52
Judge — December 19, 1903 — page 48: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is **primarily advertising** rather than political satire. The top illustration—three fashionably dressed women labeled "Can This Be True?"—introduces Buffalo Lithia Water, a patent medicine. The accompanying text features endorsements from purported medical authorities claiming the water treats Bright's disease, gout, rheumatism, and kidney ailments. The satirical element is subtle: the "Can This Be True?" caption likely mocks the extravagant medical claims. Patent medicine advertising of this era routinely made unsubstantiated health promises. The doctors quoted may be real or invented—the format mimics legitimate medical testimonials but strains credibility. Secondary ads include Perrier-Jouët Champagne and a brass band advertisement. Small comic strips at bottom address unrelated topics: jewelry authenticity and romantic courtship. The page reflects early 20th-century advertising practices where dubious health claims went largely unregulated, relying on attributed expert testimony for persuasion.
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CAN THIS BE TRUE? BUFFALO LITHIA WATER “The Most Effective of the Natural Medicin: Waters” and “Strikingly Superior to ie Tablets” in Bright’s Disease, Calculi, Gout, Rheumatism, etc. Dr. ft. DP Love, New York City, former Professor of Clinical Medicine and pt ty, fe i sath Children, College of Physicians and Surgeons, and in Marion Sims a y / Medicine, ‘St. Louis, Vice-President of American Medical Association fn an article in Mecical Mirror, says: ‘* While being the most effective of tho natural mineral waters, it is strikingly superior to emergency solutions c H A M P A 6 N E of lithia tablets and pure water, even where the said solution is an exceedingly strong one.’” E. H. Pratt, A.M., M.D., LL.D., Professor of Orifcial Sur; to the “Wine of the Peerage.” Chicago * Homanpatsie Medical College, and owting Surgeon to a4 County = Hospital, says: ‘For ‘a very valuable ther- irene ine san our Tnrefoned BUEPALO LATHER WATER sie cee Sexvep axp Sovp Evexvwuaxz. especially ef ious in imatism, and Waa Tonk od KEE Cat Kidney and Bladder generally, including Bright's Disease." Dr. William Doughty, former Professor of Materia Medica and ics, Medical College cory Augusta ch bara “ is the only reliable treatment known t BUEFALO LITHIA WATER sc fo: te permancat relict of gravel, and the antecedent conditions that determine it.” Dr. Cyrus Edson, recently Health Officer of New York Cit ily: prescribed BUEFALO LITHIA WATER disease of the Kiincys " BUFFALO LITHIA WATER sally agen | omnes meee ‘Testimonials which defy all imputation or question sent to any address. PROPRIETOR BUFFALO LITHIA SPRINGS, VIRGINIA, BRASS BAND |DURING THE PAST SIXTY YEARS Put not your trust in appearances, “All the world loves a lover,” quoted aie iemamet ene, Fs PONS of MOTHERS They often count for naught. the young man who was making his first Fiseen ete. Lowest prices: EN WHILE TEETHIN The jeweler’s name on the box doesn’t}call. | {tives astroctions for axaateur bana : » prove « You haven't met papa yet, have you ?” LYON & HEALY, 15 Adams St,Chicaga, ‘Where the wedding present was bought. | querig the fair maid in the parlor scene. = Washington Post, |—Chicago News Jae eee |B comicbooks.com