Judge, 1919-03-01 · page 32 of 32
Judge — March 1, 1919 — page 32: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This is a **Life Savers candy advertisement**, not political satire. The page promotes Life Savers mints as a business tool for workplace harmony. The ad features five businessmen in suits gathered around a table, apparently in negotiation or discussion. The copy suggests keeping Life Savers candies accessible to smooth over workplace disagreements—offering colleagues a mint ("holesome sweetness") will supposedly make them agree with you instantly. The humor is gentle and period-appropriate: the pun "holesome" references the candy's distinctive hole. Flavors listed include Pep-O-Mint, Wint-O-Green, Cl-O-ve, and Lic-O-Rice. The price is 5¢, and the manufacturer is Mint Products Company (New York and Montreal). This reflects early 20th-century advertising's informal suggestion that small gifts could facilitate business dealings.
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