Judge, 1917-03-31 · page 23 of 28
Judge — March 31, 1917 — page 23: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily **advertising**, featuring three major commercial campaigns typical of the 1910s era. **Main advertisements:** 1. **Gem Damaskeene Razor Blades** (top half) — promotes sealed, individually-wrapped razor blades as superior to competitors, emphasizing hygiene and durability. The price point ($1.00 for a complete outfit, 35¢ for blades) and marketing language ("speed—ease—comfort—economy") reflects early 20th-century consumer culture. 2. **Carbona Cleaning Fluid** (center) — addressing women directly, the ad claims the product safely cleans white kid shoes without damage or explosion risk. The phrasing "It is a shame for any woman" to wear soiled shoes reflects period attitudes about feminine appearance standards and household management. 3. **Diamonds on Credit** (bottom) — J.M. Lyon & Co. offers jewelry purchase plans ($0.20 down, $0.10 monthly). **Editorial content** includes brief humor columns ("Shear Steal," "It Seemed All Right") and what appears to be military service documentation for a soldier named J. Brown—likely satirizing bureaucratic record-keeping during WWI. The page reflects 1910s consumer aspirations and gender roles.
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will report to R. O. at Victoria Station, London, 8 (iv) Extract from Pay Sheets, Pay and Record Office, London: No. 1234567 Pte. J. Brown, on leave - + = = = 35 0 © (Signed) J. Brown. Extract from Registry of Births, Death and Marriages, Puddletown: John Brown, 24, single, rancher, Rum Creek, Alberta, Canada, to Sophonisba Smith, 22, single, Pud- dletown, Dumpshi Extract from Visitors’ Book, Long- shoreman’s Arms, Shrimpville-on- Sea, Nov. 5, 1915: Mr. and Mrs. J. Brown, Puddletown, Room Extract from Conduct Sheet, Nov. 14, Pte. J. Brown, over- days Field Punish- ment No. 5 Exteact from Roll of Honour, July 1, 1016 Wounded—No. 1251567 Pte. J. Brown Extract from the Puddletown News, Aug. 10, 1916: To Mr. and Mrs. J. Brown, on Aug. 8, at Mistletoe Cot dletown—a daughter. Both’ doing well Extract from the register at the Con- naught Hotel, Rum Creek, Alberta, Dec. 10, 1916: Mr. John Brown Mrs. John Brown Miss Vpresia Festuberta Brown Extract from the Rum Creck Gazette, Dec. 11, 1916 Mr. and Mrs. John Brown and in fant daughter, Miss Ypresia Festu- berta Brown arrived on the local express yesterday afternoon. Al- though John still has a slight limp as the result of wounds received in action last summer he will be able to resume his tonsorial activities in the local barber shop which he operated before leaving with the first contin gent in 1914. We extend a hearty greeting to Mr. Brown and_ his ly. They will occupy the house over the post-office RM. E. Shear Steal Misinterpreted—Edith her new summer frock. “that all this s ignifica unt worm!” “Editha, is it necessary to refer to your father in that way?” her mother inquired reproachfully.—New York Times. admiring sn’t it wonder- k comes from It Seemed All Right—“Bobbie, your fice wants washing. Did you look at it in the glass this morning? “No, mother, but it a ol all right when Telt it." —New York Sun. Well Reasoned—He—But you say Yourself that your father is anxious to get you off his hands, Shke—Yes; that’s why I don’t think he'll listen to you.—Boston Transcript. An Incidental Consideration—“‘Would you marry a man for his mone ” replied — Miss merely insist that he have a lovely disposi- tion. “But I'd take into consideration the fact that a man without money is very likely to be worried and ill-natured.”— Pittsburg Dispatch. TheBlade of Blades Sealed It is the steel in the Gem Damaskeene Blade, and the treatment of it, that keeps the edge right—and this keen edged Blade, with the properly set Gem frame, makes the GEM outfit the greatest st shaving combination in the world today. Gem Blades are sold only in sealed,wax paper wrapped packages —moisture and dust proof—each GEM blade in a separate envelope and each blade edge protected. Seven DAMASKEENE taes RAZOR blades to the set, 35c. The GEM means speed—ease—comfort—economy. Don't miss it!! Outfit includes razor complete, with seven Gem Damaskeene Blades, shaving and strop- ping handle, in handsome, durable case $1.00 Dealers Everywhere Gem Cutlery Co., Inc., New York Canadian Branch: 591 St. Catherine St. Wa, Montreal ITIS A SHAME FOR ANY WOMAN TO Wear Soiled White Kid Shoes! Rub them lightly with a white cloth and a littlh— CARPQNA Cleaning Fluid —and they will not only look like new, but will be dry and ready to wear in an instant. This is true likewise of the light colored glazed kid shoes that are the fad of the day, because Carbona cannot injure the most delicate color. Use Carbona day or night— it cannot explode At all druggists —soc.—$1.00 bottles.