Judge, 1922-02-25 · page 36 of 36
Judge — February 25, 1922 — page 36: what you’re looking at
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This page is a straightforward **product advertisement** for Afterglow Satin Finish Polish, not political satire or a cartoon. It appears in *Judge* magazine, which while known for satirical content, also carried paid advertisements. The ad markets a furniture and yacht polish invented by a U.S. Navy sea captain. It emphasizes the product's versatility (furniture, automobiles, pianos, brass, mirrors) and durability in damp conditions. The narrative positioning—a practical naval officer developing a superior polish—lends credibility and prestige to the brand. Pricing indicates this is vintage (25¢ for 3 oz., 60¢ for 8 oz.). The manufacturer, Magnesium Products Co., located at 27 Thames Street in New York City, used *Judge's* readership (affluent consumers) as their target market for a premium household product. There is no cartoon or political commentary on this page.
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Something New eralou FINISH ) POLISH / Fer CLEANING and POLISHING Furniture Yachts , Automobiles White Enamel Mirrors Steel Furniture Wasvesiew presets co, 1 27 THAMES STREET New VoRK. NY CONTENTS @ OUNCES MAKE were Disc IVERED and perfected ina period of many years of practical use by a sea captain who served in the U. S. Navy and later on palatial private yachts, equipped with the finest and most elabor- ate of fittings. It was his need for something that would clean, polish with a permanent, damp-proof glow that brought /fterglow Satin Finish Polish into life. He produced the polish that lasts in spite of the ever-present dampness of sea air. It was the one thing for his task, since it re- moved finger marks from the white wood- work, brightened up the brass fittings, polished the mahogany panellings and furniture. It did all this and did it well. Afterglow Satin Finish Polish has suspended | Meer low SATIN FINISH POLISH in its composition a number of qualities all perfectly balanced, each performing a certain function. : It cleans, “feeds” and preserves any paint- ed surface. It puts new life into the finest furniture or cabinetwork, bringing out the beauty of the grain, leaving a glowing, lasting finish. Absolutely harmless, -/fterg/ow Satin Finish Polish removes ink, dirt, finger marks, as wellas the blue streaks caused by dampness. It cleans and polishes white woodwork, pianos, victrolas—all fine woodwork; por- celain, brass or nickel, mirrors, windows, windshields. Afterglow leaves a finish that is lasting and permanent. Try it and you will use no other. AT YOUR DEALER Prices 8 oz. can Postage Prepaid to All Parts of United States MAGNESIUM PRODUCTS CO., 27 Thames Street : INC. 5 New York City PRESS OF WILLIAM GREEN, NEW TORK