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This is primarily **a medical advertisement page**, not a political cartoon. It features Dr. Gounod, a medical practitioner with offices in Paris and New York, promoting "Sandaline" — a patent medicine marketed as a cure for diabetes, rheumatism, and various other ailments. The page includes: - A portrait of Dr. Gounod - An engraving of his laboratory in the East Indies - Multiple testimonial letters from satisfied patients - Various product forms (elixir, lotion, hair tonic) The "satire" element typical of Puck appears minimal here; this reads as a straightforward medical advertisement using period conventions: physician credentials, patient testimonials, and exotic ingredient sourcing to establish credibility and appeal to readers seeking treatments for chronic diseases.
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PUCK. 15 PARIS ET NEW YORK. DR. GOUNOD’S HACIENDA. DR. GOUNOD’S STANDARD PREPARATIONS, PARIS ET NEW YORE. CERTIFICATE OF ANALYSIS, JETROPOLITAN LABORATORY, New York, November t, 1878. Dr. GOUNOD bas submitted to me a specimen of his SANDA- LINE, SANDALINE ELIXIR and SANDALINE LOTION, together with a full description of his process of preparation. Ihave carefully analyzed and investigated the same, and find that the pre- parations contain no mineral or other injarious substances, but, on the contrary, are calculated, in my judgment, to fully answer the objects for which they are iatended, and | should not hesitate to tuse them in my private practice, believing, as I do, that they are an ingenious and scientific chemical combin stion hitherto uaknowo. L. F, ALDRIDG Professor Chemistry and Microscopy 3 M.D. I. M.Coltege, N.Y. ‘Naw York, November 2, 1876, I have given Dr. GOUNOD'S SANDALINE PREPARA- TIONS a fair trial in my private practice, and found them just as represented, and the best diuretics, cathartics and tonics | have ever employed. J. V. LANSING, M.D. STIMONIALS. A REMARKABLE CURE OF RHEUMATIS! Citicaco, Ill, September 23, 1878, Dr. F. J. Gouxoo, New York ‘am happy to state, in response to your inquiry, that I am now entirely well, having been able, for the fist tine Ya three yearsy (9 ‘walk without crutch or stick last week, and have been out on busi- ness to-day. My case had been ove of so long standing that I had lost all hope of ever recovering: but, thanks to your SANDALIN Tam awell man again. If anyone has suffered with rheumati tn nearly every joint of his body a8 I have for ten years, and after ping everything I could hear fis finally cured by a few bottles SANDALINE, he should be willing to let you refer tohim. Tam very willing, and femain yours truly, ANDREW V. STOUT. DERFUL CASE, rw BeproxD, November 13, 1879. Dx, Gouxon & Co.: Bay ieg has entirely healed up, which is the fist time in eghteen jears. It doesn’t even itch now. I waited so long before answer- ight not relapse. fog you to see fit Fredtabe tre, Botti trey am can on my leg that was sore, the others 11th T thought the news was too I can stand by it as well as trong and good as jank you very much for thi pened) P, STONEFIELD, ‘Mownoz, Mich., November 14, 1878. sufferer from Deax Dr. Gownon: T bave no objection to you using my name gravel stones and urinary deposits, which I had for six years without relief, until SANDALINE and SANDALINE LOTION entirely cured me, Lowe you a debt of gratitude for it. Ever yours sincerely, MM. J. BERGEN. aes | ‘*Sandaline,”’ THE GREAT DIURETIC. EAU DE COLOGNE DF. ’ ““SANDALINE,’ THE MOST PUNGENT AND REFRESHING EXTRACT KNOWN. “Sandaline Elixir, ‘THE GREAT TONIC. “SANDALINE” HAIR LIFE, RESTORES HAIR ON BALD HEADS OR MONEY REFUNDED “*SANDALINE LOTION,” SURE PREVENTIVE. Eau de Cologne de Sandaline,” the ing extract ever introduced to Amenca. tores hair on bald heads and is an elegant clean hairdressing. !"Sandaline"” and ‘* Sandalive Elixie”” alternated will positively cure the most obstinate cases. ‘*Sandaline Lotion” shoald be ‘used externally, in the bath, &c., as a preventive of any contagious disease; it also beautifies the complexion. Price $1 each. Any of the above, used as directed, will do just as recommended, or money refunded. Parlor office, 5 West 14th St, Dr, Gounod’s bew medical work, "The Secrets of the Human Body," now ready. i ‘THESE WERE CURED BY | SANDALINE. ‘Naw Youx, October 8, 1878, Dear Sir—Having learned of your SANDALINE from a fnend who had used it successfully in Europe, where, he informed me, it was well and favorably known, I was fortunate enough to be able to obtain two bottles of it here, and used it according to directi sending to Europe for more ‘The result simply astonished me and all-my friends. Ir cure un. Thad been PRoNouNceD INCURABLE by the best physicians in this city, and having, as a final effort, applied to the professor at the College Clinic, heard him tell the students: “* Diagnosis clear; Bight's disease, third stage; INCURABLE.” I MAD GIVEN UP ALL ores, and only'took your preparation as a astraw. But | youxp 1 My satvation. Eight bottles complete work. You art at ifberty to refer to me, . B. BRODIE, 135 West Seventy-fourth St. Dr. Gouxon: ‘Catwo, IM., December 27, 1878. Guseremsemx—l received the third package of SANDALINE and SANDALINE LOTION yesterday. and also your letter of lequiry. reply I can say that SANDALINE has proved itself a quick and thorough remedy for chills and fever in my family, where other remedies had failed, and I most heartily recommend it to all who Sresimilarly afflicted. I never saw anything do so well as the SANDALINE LOTION you directed me to apply over the liver ‘ona bandage. You may publish this letter. ‘Yours respectfully, A.R. SIMMONS, aso West Escurnextn St., N.Y., Nov. 24, 1878. Dr. Govxoo, New York Dear Sir—With a grateful heart I desire to say that, having suf- fered from epilepsy in its worst form for several years, with seven or eight attacks a day, and after trying the best physicians in New York, your SANDALINE has entirely cured me, [have not had a fit in over a year, and feel well and strong. ‘Yours respectfully, WILLIAM F. TASKER. Dr. E. J. Gouxoo: Nasa, N, H., November 4, 1878. Dear Sir—Vou may publish my case now. I feel that I owe it to the community, as well as to yourself. ‘Through want of expe- rience in my youth, I had become a wreck, and suffered for years from complete mental, nervous and physical prostration. SANDA- LINE cured me, and Vam now well and strong. E. M. THROOP, New Havex, September 30, 1878, 1 would certify that I have been a great suferer frost 8 compli cation of female disorders for several years, and that Dr. GONUOD'S SANDALINE, used according to his directions, ‘Mrs. W. L: MASON. comicbooks.com