Judge — July 31, 1920 — page 1: what you’re looking at

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# "Vanishing Cream" - Judge Magazine, July 31, 1920 This is a humorous advertisement or illustrated piece rather than political satire. It depicts a cat investigating a pitcher labeled "Vanishing Cream," a real cosmetic product popular in the early 20th century. The joke plays on the product's name literally: the cat appears curious about what "vanishes" when the cream is used. The cartoon relies on visual wordplay—the cat's confusion about a cream that supposedly disappears—rather than political commentary. The artist (credited as Edna Crompton) uses anthropomorphic appeal to market the beauty product to readers. This represents typical Judge content mixing advertising with light humor for commercial purposes.