Judge, 1917-02-03 · page 26 of 28
Judge — February 3, 1917 — page 26: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This is primarily a **Standard Oil Company advertisement** for Nujol laxative, occupying the left side of the page. It uses a historical/educational hook: a comparison between Renaissance physicians who bled patients or administered harsh "physicks" (laxatives) and modern doctors who prefer Nujol—positioned as a gentler, non-habit-forming lubricant treatment for constipation. The right side contains **humorous anecdotes** unrelated to the ad, typical of Judge magazine's satirical content: - A clergyman performs unexpected marriages at a service - A gramophone salesman tries selling an instrument that records poorly - A pork butcher compliments a farmer's daughters with unfortunate double meaning - A man credits a hair dealer with his wife's "beautiful hair" These brief jokes target social pretension, commercial hucksterism, and awkward compliments. The page is typical early-20th-century magazine content mixing advertising with light comedy.
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When Physician Meant “Physic— Dispenser” N Shakespeare’s time, if you were sick and went to a doctor he did one of two things. He either bled you or ‘‘physicked’’ you. Physicians no longer prac- tice bleeding. And the leaders of the profession are equally opposed to the in- discriminate use of laxative and catharticdrugs. In fact, the habitual use of laxatives is now known to be one of the most fruitful causes of constipation. Physicians of the highest standing prescribe Nujol becanse it relieves constipation without any bad after effects and without forming a habit. It acts in effect as an internal lubri- cant, preventing the bowel contents from hardening, and in this way facilitating normal movements. NUJOL Is bottled at the refinery and is sold only in pint bottles bearing the mame NUJOL and the imprint of the Standard Oi! Company (New Jersey). Refuse substitutes—be sure you get the genuine. STANDARD OIL COMPANY (New Jersey) Bayonne New Jersey Send for booklet,"“THE RATIONAL TREATMENT OP CONSTIPATION.” Write your { name and address plainly below. NEMO... -ennncnnnsscrcenes ++ Address... be married. He explained that there wasn’t time for the ceremony thet “but,” said he, “if you will be seated, I will give an opportunity at the end of the service for you to come forward, and I will then perform the ceremony.” The couple agreed and at the proper moment the clergyman said: “Will those who wish to be united in the holy bonds of matrimony please come forward?” ‘ Whereupon thirteen women and one man proceeded to the altar— Chicago News. Music Without Charm—The shopman had been using a vast amount of per: nin trying to induce the visitor to buy the gramophone, “Latest and most wonderful instrument,: sir,” he remarked. “I’ve a blank disc here if you care to hear yourself.” The visitor's eyes brightened. “IT play the flute a little,” he replied, producing an instrument, “If you don’t. mind~—” The shopman did not, and the disc was soon indented with something that only uth from Scotland Yard could have recognized as “Alice, Wi here Art Thou?” s that really me?” asked the flutist, when his performance was strument. ) actly, sir. Will you buy the gramophone, sir?” was the reply; “I'll sell the flute, though.”"—Chicago Journal, If They Were Alike—The other day a gentleman farmer having some pigs for sale offered to dispose of them to a pork butcher. The latter called at the farm where, before proceeding to the yard, he was hospitably treated and introduced to his host’s daughters. A gallant man is that porkist, and one who never lets pass an opportunity @ paying a compliment. “Now, sir,” said he, on leaving the room, “I’ve seen your young ladis and I'm going to see your young swine, and if the two's much alike there won't be no difficulty about bringing off a deal.”—Chicago News, Boosting—*That man says your wife has the most beautiful hair of any woman in the city.” “THe’s trying to work up trade.” “Does he deal in hair lotions? “No; he sold her the hair.”-—Houston Post. class tail matter. address'‘Sudgark” ) Telephotie 6632 Madison Sonate Published weekly’ by the Lestie Iudge Co.225 Fitth.tw | New York City) ight 1917 by Le; ae Office at New York as sec Reuben P, Steicher Secretary Joli A Steicher President Grant E Hamilton TAWaldtot Art Director 7a Edit. A.E.Rollater Treasurer oe Vol. LXXII February 3, 1917 No. 1842 SUBSCRIPTION RATES St numbers = = ‘or 26 numbers = divance by draft on New y Devon’ & Sonn iste " Englnk 18 Toke Since Adelphi, Loads pany: will be taker xl envelope with all manuse submitted peld responsible for its jury white cor be prowl BACK} .d, the publishers will be under obligations if that fat 10 cents per copy: 1915, 20 cents, ete. ‘The contents of Jcoce are protected by copyright tn h ates and Great Britais. Postage free in the United States, its dependencies, and Mexico. To Canadian Proviaces 50 cents a year for postage; to all foreign countries «1 1.00 a year. Rx Apventistya Orrice: Net ostins Aeveernure Orric 1g. Boston Wasnixorox REpResestative: Washington, D.C. comicbooks.com : =