Judge, 1928-03-17 · page 35 of 36
Judge — March 17, 1928 — page 35: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This is not a political cartoon or satirical content—it is a **straightforward product advertisement** for Ingram's Shaving Cream, likely from the early 20th century (the company was established 1885). The page promotes a shaving cream that "cools and soothes" tender skin, emphasizing its unique blue jar packaging and pleasant odor. The marketing pitch focuses on practical benefits: no burn, no irritation, and no need for aftershave lotions. The advertisement includes a promotional offer: readers can mail in a coupon to receive 7 free sample shaves. This was a common sales tactic of the era—getting consumers to try the product free, betting they'd become regular buyers. The company, Frederick F. Ingram Co., was based in Detroit, Michigan, with a branch in Windsor, Canada. There is no satire, political commentary, or hidden meaning here—simply period advertising targeting male consumers concerned about shaving irritation.
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vols Soothes tender shins 7TAHE moment Ingram’s touches your face... you feel the difference. It cools and soothes as you shave. It leaves your face retreshed - . no burn... no smart... no matter how tender your skin, no matter how dull the blade. Try Ingram’s Shaving Cream. It lowers the tem- perature of your skin and raises your spirits. Men like its clean, pleasant odor. After shaving you need no Jotions with Ingram’s, the pioneer cos! shaving cream... Ingram’s lather takes care of that. Even the package is different for this different shaving cream. Ingram’s comes to you ina neat blue jar... With a wide mouth. You can see that you are using just the right amount. No waste. The cap keeps FREE! 7 COOL Shaves for you. Different from all others Use coupon below. the cream properly under cover wnen you're not shaving... and doesn’t roll under cover when you are. Over a million men now enjoy cool shaves with Ingram’s Shaving Cream. ‘Twice as many as last year. “Vhree times as many as year before last. It won't cost you anv- thing to try Ingram’s. 7 Free COOL Shaves Await You Most of the million men who now use Ingram’s every day tried it first - at our expense. Be sure before buy. Let Ingram’s prove itself on your own face. Just send the coupon... and your 7 free shaves will go to you at once. Or, buy the full-size jar that will give you 120 shaving treats for $0 cents. Ingr QMS Shaving Cream COOLS and SOOTHES as you shave Frederick F. Ingram Co. ESTABLISHED 1885 136 -10th Street, Detroit, Mich. Also Windsor, Can. I want to find out what goes on when my beard comes « Name Address. n «when Tuse Incram’s Suavinc Ceram Please send me 7 Free Shaves. comicbooks.com