Judge, 1926-05-08 · page 14 of 36
Judge — May 8, 1926 — page 14: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This is a **full-page advertisement**, not satire or editorial content. It promotes Leischmann's Yeast as a general health cure-all for various ailments—carburetor troubles (unclear if literal or metaphorical), chilblains, skin conditions, hair loss, and fatigue. The page uses **testimonials from satisfied customers** (all conveniently from Yonkers, NY) claiming implausible health transformations: one person went from "flat on his feet" to "flat on my back"; another claims yeast made her face so different people can't recognize her. The humor appears **intentional but subtle**—the exaggerated claims and absurd before-and-after scenarios suggest the advertiser knew readers would find the promises ridiculous. This reflects the era's tolerance for wildly unsubstantiated health claims in advertising, before FDA regulations. The page mixes genuine product information with obviously tongue-in-cheek testimonials.
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OT a “cure-all,” not a medicine with any sense—Leischmann's Yeast is just a terribly fresh ‘The oodles of tiny active yeast plants in every cake are busy turning out yeast products night and day. Busi- ness is swell. Whe cussing gives only temporary relief ast strengthens and makes health. And day by day it gives rise to new stores of energy where Leischmann’s Yeast is sold Eat two or three cakes regularly: on erackers—or, if can't sit) on crackers, eat them in fruit juices or water—or just plain, nibbled from the cake. Like rabbits. For consternation, dissolve one cake in water before break fast and at bedtime. All grocers have it. Start to-day And let us send you a free copy of our latest booklet: “Go Yeast, Young Man,” Health Inserts Dept. X-23, the Leischmann Company, 701 Washington 8t., N.Y. I plotches on the small of my back interfered with my Red Cross work. People and cops used to stare at me on the street. At last, ina moment of fury, I bought an armful of Leischmann’s Yeast cakes—and found they worked like a charm. I heartily recommend them to anybody who can throw.” Mary E. Wissies, Yonkers, N. D. Send for sample the occasio THE SATURDAY EVENING POST NUMBER OF JUDGE The Glorious Art of Well Being Carburetor troubles, scored cylinders andi carbon removed—by this fresh food T he flat on his feet!’” These words came to me from the next room. Later, however, an enemy recommended Leisch- mann’s Yeast, and I am no longer flat on my feet. Iam flat on my back.’? Earnest Scuimer, Yonkers, N.Y. “TOR years I suffered from chilblains. Finally things became so bad I found it almost im- possible to rise in the morning. Now, I take Leischmann’s Yeast regu- larly, and rise over night.” INcomepa SayTHE, Yonkers, Nova Scotia “ALL my life I have suffered from +4 a usual face. No matter what I did to them, people never remembered me. In than three we Leischmann’s Yeast did the Now I look so different people can’t tell where I’m looking.” Louisa Piopp, Yonkers, Neb. “T EISCHMAN Yeast is a boon to mankind. Before I heard of it, my hair was falling out something terrible. But now I warmly recommend Leischmant’s Yeast to everyone I meet, and by doing so have made enough to buy me a wig.” Susan Peeptin, Yonkers, Yonkers, comicbooks.com