Judge, 1910-07-02 · page 16 of 16
Judge — July 2, 1910 — page 16: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily a **product advertisement**, not political satire or editorial cartooning. It promotes Pond's Extract products—a medicinal extract for burns and wounds, plus a vanishing cream for skincare. The only potential humor appears in the headline's pun: "De-e-lightful for Burns" (emphasizing "de-light") plays on the product's use for burn injuries. This mild wordplay was typical of early 20th-century advertising copy. The large "P" design is decorative branding. The bottle illustration shows the actual product packaging. There are no political figures, caricatures, or satirical commentary visible—this is straightforward commercial advertising from Judge magazine, which supplemented editorial content with paid advertisements.
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De-e-lightful for Burns EXTRACT Promptly relieves the burning pain and_pro- motes rapid healing of the wound. An anti- septic dressing for burns, cuts, scratches, bruises, ivy poisoning, etc. Takes the smart out “of insect stings and prevents infection. Ask your druggist for POND’S EX- TRACT. = Sold only in sealed bottles --- never sold in bulk. Refuse all sub- stitutes, POND'S EXTRACT COMPANY'S VANISHING CREAM is an ideal, non-oily toilet cream of yreat purity and exquisite Jacque Rose fragrance." Vanishing Cream” effectively promotes that fineness of skin texture so requisite to a clear and beautiful com- plexion. Free Sample on request, or send 4c. in stamps for large trial tube. POND’S EXTRACT CO. Dept. 26 78 Hudson St. New York