Judge, 1925-05-16 · page 36 of 36
Judge — May 16, 1925 — page 36: what you’re looking at
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This is primarily a **product advertisement**, not political satire. It promotes the "Weil Scientific Reducing Belt," a mechanical waist-reduction device sold from New Haven, Connecticut. The ad targets men seeking weight loss without exercise or dieting—promising instant waist reduction of 2-6 inches plus actual fat loss through "automatic massage." The accompanying illustration shows a shirtless man in profile wearing the belt. The claims are remarkably exaggerated by modern standards: the belt allegedly cures constipation, backaches, shortness of breath, and makes users "feel 10 to 15 years younger." It promises results identical to a professional masseur but "quicker and cheaper." The ad emphasizes that athletes and jockeys use similar rubber products, lending false credibility. A "special 10-day trial offer" appears at bottom. **For modern readers**: This exemplifies early-20th-century quack medical devices—products making impossible health claims without scientific evidence, targeting consumer desires for effortless weight loss. Such deceptive advertising would violate modern FDA regulations.
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educe Waistline | Quickly waEasily Amazing New Belt Takes Off Fat Through Automatic Massage. Does Away With Heart-Straining Exercises, Disgusting Diets, Weakening Sweat-Baths! Makes You Look Thin While You Grow Thin. ape moment you put on this wonderful new self-massaging belt your waist is instantly reduced from 2 to 6 inches—but better still, you actually grow thinner day by day. At the same time all your stomach disorders, constipation, backaches and shortness of breath generally disappear as the sagging internal organs are put back in normal place. You are filled with a wonderful new energy, and look and feel 10 to 15 years younger! This amazing new belt marks a wonderful new .freedom for stout men—freedom “irom monotonous, heart-straining exercises—freedom from disgusting reducing diets— freedom from weakening sweat- baths, dangerous pills and dreary self-denials! New Youth-Giving Belt Massages Away Fat This marvelous new kind of belt known as the Weil Scientific Reduc- ing Belt produces the same results as an expert masseur—only quicker, and cheaper. The Weil Belt does not merely draw in your waist and make you appear thinner. It actu- ally takes of the fat by gently but constantly massaging the bulging fat tissues. It sets up a vigorous circulation that seems to melt away the surplus fat. With every move you make, with every breath you take, your abdomen receives this gentle but effective pressure and gradually but surely inches of fat are massaged away. Reduce the Way Athletes Do The Weil Belt is made of the same kind of scientifically treated rubber that is used by hundreds of profes- sional athletes and jockeys because it not only reduces quickly but at the same time preserves their strength. It is highly indorsed for its healthful principles by physicians everywhere. Satisfaction guaranteed or your money instantly refunded without question. The Weil Co., 75 Hill Street, New Haven, Conn. stairs —merely as you sit—eauses the Weil Belt to massage your ehdomen. It us working for you every second. Special Trial Offer Write at once for full description and details of the Special 10 day trial offer being made by The Weil Company, Hill Street, Hazen, Conn. ‘THE WEIL COMPANY, 75 Hill Street, New Haven, Conn. Gentlemen Please send me, without obligation, complete description of the Weil Scientife Reducing Belt and also your special 10-day trial offer. comicbooks.com