Judge, 1903-12-19 · page 49 of 52
Judge — December 19, 1903 — page 49: what you’re looking at
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This page is **primarily advertising, not satire or political commentary**. It's a Colgate product advertisement targeting barbers, featuring their shaving soap, brillantine (hair oil), talc powder, and toilet waters. The "Cashmere Bouquet" branding appears in decorative logos on the sides. The advertisement emphasizes practical benefits for barbers: the brillantine won't turn rancid in warm weather (a real problem before modern preservation), the talc powder complies with sanitary laws banning magnesium blocks, and various perfume options are available. The sole visual element is a hand holding what appears to be a brush or applicator at the top, illustrating the product's use. There's no identifiable political satire, caricature, or social commentary—it's straightforward trade advertising typical of Judge magazine's commercial content alongside its satirical cartoons.
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Machine-transcribed from the original scan — historical spelling and the odd misread are preserved.
The Use of COLGATE’S SOAP AND PERFUME Helps the Business of Every Barber ONE BODY BRILLANTINE Our BRILLANTINE needs no shaking. account of these desirable qualities it meets a long existing demand. Its composition is new and up-to-date. become rancid, It is always clear and on Tt cannot THE LAST DROP WILL BE AS SWEET AS THE FIRST. Its use is economical because heretofore even the most expensive and best brands, especially in warm weather, had a tendency to turn rancid and become unfit for use, so that frequently you have been compelled to throw away a bottle before it was completely used up. In Brillantine quality is absolutely essential, and refinement in perfume is appreciated by your customer. Ours is the Pioneer of One-Body Brillantine in America. See that you have this Brillantine on your stand and no other. Lilac Caprice Italian Violet VIOLET TALC POWDER The sanitary laws of many states do not favor Magnesium blocks, and for this reason we call your attention to our VIOLET TALC POWDER, which is very different from ordinary cheap Talcum Powders, being a skillful combination of ingredients best suited to soften the skin and keep it ina healthy condition. It is anti- septic, a purifier, an absorbent, and a wonderful healer of chafing, soreness, abrasions, irritations, and most soothing after shaving. Put up in six different odors. Heliotrope La France Rose Cashmere Bouquet TOILET WATERS We manufacture a large variety of TOILET WATERS, which are furnished in attractive bottles. They are famous for the quality and Strength of their perfume; the most popular odors being : Lilac Vioris Violet Dactylis Caprice La France Rose Heliotrope Lavender Flower Cashmere Bouquet comicbooks.com