Judge, 1922-12-09 · page 2 of 36
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# Analysis This page is **primarily advertising, not satire or political content**. It's a vintage advertisement for Nujol, a mineral oil laxative product, from what appears to be an early 20th-century Judge magazine. The image shows two men in conversation—likely a doctor and patient—illustrating the product's medical endorsement. The ad argues that Nujol provides "internal lubrication" rather than harsh laxative action, claiming medical authorities prefer this gentler approach to treat constipation. The satirical element, if any, is subtle: the ad subtly mocks the overuse of harsh laxatives by positioning Nujol as the "scientific" alternative. However, this is primarily a straightforward product advertisement leveraging medical authority and genteel language to sell a constipation remedy—typical of early 20th-century advertising conventions.
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FT LS Mi Col ond Vehame 63, No. 2148, 2 btiaed Weekly aml copyrighted 1923 by Leaile-Julge Co: Withas Crees. Pr How to Overcome Constipation Without Laxatives Why doctors advise internal lubrication N THE OPINION of leading medical authorities, an almost incalculable amount of injury is done by the continued use of laxatives and cathartics. These intestinal irritants, says one distin- guished physician, provide temporary relief only, at the expense of permanent injury It is the common opinion among medical authorities that laxatives and cathartics are an ineffective, even dangerous, method of treating constipation. Not only are these drugs found to be a means of prolonging and aggravating constipation, but they fre- quently start a habit which leads to many troublesome disorders No wonder that science has sought a newer, better way to overcome constipation. After years of study there has been found in lubri- cation a means as simple as Nature itself. Lubrication head, rontuct Newt In perfect health a nat- ural lubricant keeps the food waste soft. . Thus it is easily 10 cents, stamps or coin, to cover packing a trial bortle of Nujol and 24-page booklet, eliminated. But when you are constipated there is not enough of Nature's lubricating liquid produced in the bowel to keep the food waste soft and moving. To find some- thing to take the place of this natural lub- ricant, leading medical authorities conducted exhaustive research. They discovered that the gentle lubricant, Nujol, acts like this natural lubricant and thus replaces it. As Nujol is not a laxative, it cannot gripe Moreover, by preventing straining, Nujol not only soothes the suffering of hemorrhoids (piles), but relieves the irritation, brings com- fort and helps to remove them. Nujol is not a medicine in any sense of the word and, like pure water, it is harmless and pleasant totake. These facts have led to its adoption in leading hospitals throughout the world for the treatment of constipation and resulting ailments. The lubricating action of Nujol has helped thousands of people to overcome constipa- tion, and free themselves from laxatives and cathartics, thereby wonderfully —in- creasing their capacity for usefulness, activ- ity and enjoyment of life. Test Nujol yourself. For sale by all druggists. Standard Oil Co (New Jersey’ For Constipation For this coupen and 1d postage, please send me Dangers of Constipation.” For booklet only, check here 0 and send without money. Address Dep. 9. 1972. Rntered se Second Cinns Matter, October 2}, 1881 at oe Pest Ofc wt New York ‘Droartas W.'Eotke! Fite Pree. of March eS ees freee bectetary act