Judge, 1923-03-03 · page 2 of 36
Judge — March 3, 1923 — page 2: what you’re looking at
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# Analysis This page is primarily **advertising, not satire or political content**. It's a Nujol product advertisement for treating constipation without laxatives, occupying the full page. The image shows two men in what appears to be a medical consultation—likely a doctor and patient, though neither is caricatured or identified. The advertisement emphasizes that leading medical authorities recommend "internal lubrication" rather than harsh laxatives, positioning Nujol as a gentler alternative that acts like a natural intestinal lubricant. The text criticizes traditional laxatives as harmful and promotes Nujol's approach. A free trial coupon appears at the bottom. There is **no political satire, social commentary, or identifiable figures**—this is straightforward vintage pharmaceutical advertising using medical authority as selling point.
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How to Overcome Constipation Without Laxatives Why doctors advise internal lubrication N THE OPINION of leading medical eliminated. But when you are constipated authorities, an almost incalculable amount there is not enough of Nature's lubricating of injury is done by the continued use of 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- These intestinal irritants, says one distin- ricant, leading medical authorities conducted guished physician, provide temporary relief exhaustive research They discovered that only, at the expense of permanent injury the gentle lubricant, Nujol, acts like this It is the common opinion among medical 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 A not a medicine in any sense of the word and quently start a habit which leads to many jjke pure water, it is harmless and pleasant troublesome disorders. totake. These facts have led to its adoption in leading hospitals throughout the world for the treatment of constipation and resulting ailments laxatives and cathartics 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- 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 The lubricating action of Nujol has helped thousands of people to overcome constipa- Lubrication tion, and free themselves from. laxatives Misch, ange product, Sor TA perfect’ he: and cathartics, thereby wonderfully in- aryngitis, “Bronchitin, Hoarse n perfect health a nat- creasing their capacity for usefulness, activ- Laryngitis, Bronchitis, Hoarse- | | E k a puroxysms oJ ura ubricé Pep: yy nl Fey fae Nhe icant’ Keeps ity and enjoyment of life J M a the food waste soft s of Nujol. Ps : Thus it is easily Test Nujol yourself. For sale by all druggists Guaranteed by Nujol Laboratories . Standard Oil Co. (New Jersey) For Constipation se Nujol, Room 828S, 44 Beaver Street, New York. For this coupon and 10 cents, stamps or coin, to cover packing and postage, please send me a trial bottle of Nujol and 24-page booklet, “Dangers of Constipation.” For booklet only, check here —) and send without money.) ee CF ees AEG US PAT. OFF. Address A Lubricant—Not a Laxative