Judge, 1907-10-05 · page 13 of 16
Judge — October 5, 1907 — page 13: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily **advertising** with some brief humorous content. The main items: **"Mudge" Jokes**: Three short anecdotes mocking absent-minded professors and literal-minded guides—typical early 20th-century light humor. **Major Advertisements**: - **Gillette Safety Razor**: Features a man's portrait claiming he's converted "more than a million men" to the Gillette method, emphasizing it "revolutionized" self-shaving. This reflects the razor's actual market dominance during this era. - **Various product ads**: Liquid Pistol (gun lubricant), Abbott's Bitters (patent medicine), Barker Brand collars, Simon Bros. whiskey. - **Service ads**: Press clipping bureaus, college room decoration, Leslie's Weekly financial advice column. **Context for modern readers**: The Gillette ad represents early consumer marketing boasting market penetration. The patent medicine and whiskey ads reflect pre-regulation advertising standards. Overall, this is a typical Judge page balancing satirical content with revenue-generating advertisements.
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