Puck, 1878-11-06 · page 15 of 16
Puck — November 6, 1878 — page 15: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is **primarily advertising**, not political satire. It features late-19th-century commercial notices for New York businesses including wines, furniture, tailors, cigars, and financial instruments (Austrian government bonds). The only substantial non-advertising content is a section titled **"WHY IS IT?"** — apparently Puck's humorous explanation for why people crowded the Cotton Dental Association's "Free Reason." The joke lists mundane reasons (free admission, no charge, best dentists) before the punchline: people came simply because it was free, without deeper motivation. The page itself serves as a revenue source through classified advertisements rather than delivering satirical commentary. Back number ordering information for Puck magazine appears at bottom.
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PUCK, A. MAYER, 4 HUNGARIAN WINES, THE ONLY HOUSE IN THE UNITED STATES WHERE HUNGARIAN WINES ARE SOLD, WHICH HAS BEEN AWARDED FOR ~ PURITY” AND “SUPERIOR QUALITY” BY THE CENTENNIAL COMMISSIONERS, 1876. No connection with any other House in the United States. WHY IS IT? Why do the people crowd the rooms of the Colton Dental As. sociation? Five Reasons. 1st—Because they originated the use of the gas. 2d—Because they have given it to 103,261 patients without a single accident or failure 34-—Because they do nothing bot extract teeth, and constant practice enables them to do it in the best manner. 4th—Because nearly all the best dentists in the city recommend their patients to them. sth—Because they make the gas fresh everyday. No. 19 Cooper Institute, N.Y, PHOTOGRAPHER, oTTO LEWIN, The well known Artist Photographer, 989 THIRD AVE., 8. E. C L. DE VENOGE, 41 South William Strect, New York. CENERAL ACENT. by my ech. THE PUREST CHAMPAGNE IMPORTED IN THE U. S. For Sale Mer NOTICE. No. 26 (jarue of September sth, 1877) of «Puch | INTERNATIONAL BANKING C0, will be bought at this office, No. 13 North William Street, at full price. Prices Lower than before the War. THE CELEBRATED GERMAN STUDENT LAMP, Complete onty $5.00. Atso Te Famous Vienna Coffee Pot, ALL SIZES. ‘DOeRTEES so warriors ov GENTLEMEN’ S HATS 174 Fifth Ave, 169 Broadway, Barwean oad a 23rd Sreaxrs, Near Comrtaxpr Srazer, NEW YORK. Iuronrep onty ay E. D. BASSFORD, HOUSE-FURNISHING, HARDWARE. CHINA. GLASS. CUTLERY. SILVERWARE AND ‘COOKING UTENSILS. 1, 2, 3, 12, 13, 15, 16 &17 COOPER INSTITUTE, N. Y. CITY: PACHTMANN & MOELICH, 363 CANAL ST,, N. Y., ‘fler great Bargains in WATCHES, DIAMONDS. JEWELRY, STER- LING SILVER AND TRIPLE PLATED TABLE WARES. ATHESIUS & FREY, MANUPACTURERS OF CABINET FURNITURE Upholstery, Decorations, &e., at Prices to suit the times. Every Articlé guaranteed. 91 BLEECKER ST., NEW YORK. ING AND HOLIDAY GIFTS ndless variety at close prices. Estamiisomp 1838, NICOLL, The Tailor, 139—149 Bowery. PANTS to ord $3.00 to $10.00 SUITS to order. 12.00 to $40.00 OVERCOATS to order. $13.00 upward, 251 and 253 Broadway, New York. BACK NUMBERS “PUCK” CAN BE SUPPLIED ON DEMAND, = 3 YOU CAN BUY A WHOLE IMPERIAL AUSTRIAN 00 FLORINS GOVERNMENT BOND, Issue of 1864 ADDRESS, Willmer & Rogers News Company, 31 Beekman Street, New York, he Government, OR, PUCK PUBLISHING COMPANY, uptil each and every, Bond jis drawn with » larger or smaller remium. Every Bond must draw a prize, as there are New York NO BLANKS. The three highest prizes amount to 200,000 FLORINS, 20,000 FLORIN: 15,000 FLORINS, and Bonds not drawing one of the above Prizes must draw a Premium of not less than 200 FLORINS. ‘The next drawing takes place on the FIRST OF DECEMBER, 1878, and every Bond bought of us on or before the first of December, is entitled to the whole premium that may be draw thereon on that ate. ‘Out-of-town orders, sent in REGISTERED LETTERS and in- closing $5, will secure one of these Bonds for the pext di ‘ For Orde rculars or any other information address any 13 N. William Str., PATENT COVERS FILING PUCK PRICE $1.00 EACH. OR SALE AT “PUCK” OFFICE, 13 North William Street, Near Franktort{Street, NEW YORE. 185 CHATHAM SQUARE (Bank Buil N.Y. City. ESTABLISHED SINCE N.B.—In wnting, please state you saw this in the English Puck. comicbooks.com