Judge, 1928-06-02 · page 30 of 36
Judge — June 2, 1928 — page 30: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page contains three distinct advertisements and humorous comics rather than political satire: **Forhan's Toothpaste Ad**: Uses fear-based marketing, claiming pyorrhea (gum disease) affects "4 persons out of 5 after forty." The photo shows a man's diseased gums to persuade readers to buy the product, which supposedly prevents gum disease through regular brushing. **"Old Town Canoes" Ad**: A fishing narrative promoting canoes as ideal for outdoor recreation, positioning them as durable and lightweight. **Comic Strip/Cartoon**: Two panels depicting domestic humor—a park bench scene with a couple, and a family scene where Junior delivers an insult joke about his sister's appearance ("brains were powder...nose from being shiny"). The page reflects early-20th-century advertising tactics: health anxiety exploitation, product endorsements from authority figures (a dentist), and gentle family humor. This is primarily commercial content rather than political commentary.
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White Teeth Deceive BECAUSE... Although their teeth may be flash- CE ered oa ing white, 4 persons out of 5 after forty and thousands younger pay heavy toll to Pyorrhea. This dis- ease of neglect attacks the gums. So as a matter of safety use the dentifrice that cleans teeth white and at the same time helps to firm gums—Forhan’s for the Gums. If used regularly and in time this dentifrice keeps gums alive and healthy. As you know, Pyorrhea seldom attacks healthy gums. See your dentist every six monchs and start using Forhan’'s for the Gums morning and night. Geta tube from your druggist—35¢ and 60c. Formula of R. J. Forhan, D. D. S. Forhan Company, New York - h Forhan’s for the a Back to camp with a handsome string This is the park bench petting taricah. We map fished far up the lake and were loath to stop, led easily over the water, we were jeet canoe which brought us back with spare. An “Old Town" is the ideal canoe for every fishing trip. Light in weight and periect in balance. Strong and durable too. 1 as low m dealer of factory. gives prices and con mit sailing canoes, squai es, etc. Write for free copy today. ou Canor Co., 1817 Fourth Street, Old Farurr—IWhat did Junior do? Sisten—He said that if brains were powder I wouldn't have blaine Vd Town Canoes” enough to keep my nose from being shiny! comicbooks.com