Judge, 1905-04-22 · page 2 of 20
Judge — April 22, 1905 — page 2: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily an **advertisement, not a cartoon or satire**. It promotes "Sylvan Violet Toilet Soap" by Armour & Company, a major American meat-packing firm that diversified into consumer goods. The ad emphasizes the soap's violet fragrance as a luxury item—"The Soap with a Sentiment"—marketed as a refined toilet requisite. The decorative art nouveau flourish with violets at the bottom is purely ornamental branding. There is no political or social satire present. The product was available in multiple scent varieties (Rose, Carnation, Lilac, etc.) at drugstores for three cakes at 25 cents. The company had offices in Chicago, New York, Paris, and London, indicating its international commercial reach during the early 20th century.
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MESSAGE OF FRAGRANCE. From the heart of the flower SYLVAN VIOLET TOILET SOAP bears the faint sweet perfume of Spring violets. “The Soap with a Sentiment” Delightful, refreshing. A fine toilet requisite. Obtainable in’ Violet, Rose, Carnation, Lilac, Clematis or Telietrope, at all drug. stores. We the cake. ‘The bos of three cakes 25 Prepared by ARMOUR & COMPANY Makers of Kine Toilet Soaps NEW YORK PARIS CHICAGO LONDON comicbooks.com