Judge, 1911-07-08 · page 24 of 24
Judge — July 8, 1911 — page 24: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This is a **product advertisement**, not political satire. It promotes Wrigley's Spearmint Pepsin Gum, manufactured in Chicago. The page shows fresh mint leaves and the gum package, emphasizing the product's natural ingredients and purported health benefits—breath freshening, appetite aid, and teeth improvement. The marketing language ("natural, inexpensive confection") and health claims reflect early 20th-century advertising conventions, when gum manufacturers routinely marketed products with medicinal benefits. The phrase "Look for the Spear!" references the brand's spear-leaf logo visible on the package. This appears to be straightforward commercial advertising rather than editorial commentary or satire.
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Enjoy the pure juice of fresh crushed green mint leaves It is fine for you, as all greens are! It is refreshing—breath purifying —appetite aiding—teeth improving. Buy it by the box. Keep it handy. Pass it around after every meal. This natural, inexpensive confec- tion is wonderfully beneficial. Look for the Spear! The Flavor Lasts! comicbooks.com