Judge, 1928-10-20 · page 32 of 36
Judge — October 20, 1928 — page 32: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily **advertising**, not editorial satire. It features vintage patent medicine and product ads typical of early-to-mid 20th century magazines. The main content includes advertisements for: - **Forhan's Antiseptic Refreshant** (throat lozenge/mouthwash) - **Mothersill's** (anti-nausea remedy for travel) - **Gem Clippers** (razors) The small cartoon at top-left appears to be a generic illustration of a man using the product, not a political figure or satirical commentary. The page also contains **Judge's Crossword Puzzle No. 74** with clues and a solution grid. **For modern readers:** This represents how magazines monetized through advertising, with dubious health claims (common before FDA regulation). The products promised cure-alls with minimal evidence—typical of the patent medicine era. No political satire or social commentary is present on this particular page.
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It’s a success for sore throat and bad taste I’ you would be free from throat trouble, bad taste and bad breath, get into the habit of using Forhan's Antiseptic Refreshant every morning, every night. Safe and harmless even when swal- lowed, Forhan’s Antiseptic Refresh- ant soothes the throat, helps to relieve soreness and cold and, in addition, it removes bad atter-taste and its twin, bad breath. Ithas nostrong, telltale odor. And its taste, so clean and refreshing, lingers in the mouth for hours. All druggists, 35¢ and 60c. FORHAN COMPANY’ New York Forhan’s ANTISEPTIC REFRESHANT FOR MOUTH. BREATH AND TASTEHYGIENB » Sd =u Mothersill’s prevents exhaustion, nausea, dizziness and faintness of Train ‘Travel. Journey by Sea, Train, Auto, Car or Air in Health and Comfort. 3 23. & $1.50 at Drug Stores or The Mothersill Remedy Co., 2 guensing fring up something. 30 comicbooks.com