Judge, 1891-12-19 · page 13 of 16
Judge — December 19, 1891 — page 13: what you’re looking at
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This is primarily an **advertising page** from Judge magazine, with one notable satirical element: **"Carl Pretzel's Philosophy"** — a humor column featuring a character with a thick German accent dispensing folk wisdom ("It vas tooth thin vhen tooth-docktors dond vas pull togedder"). The page is dominated by period advertisements for remedies and goods typical of the 1890s: Kirk's Shandon Bells soap, Beecham's Pills (for "bilious and nervous disorders"), Scott's Emulsion cod-liver oil, hair removal cream ("Modene"), and various luxury imports (Oriental rugs, bicycles, railroad travel). The Pretzel character appears to be ethnic humor—common in Judge—using malapropisms and German-inflected English for comedic effect, though the philosophy offered ("nefer dond dook atwice") aims at gentle, universal wisdom rather than harsh mockery. At the bottom, a brief congratulatory note mentions William J. Arkell and colored Christmas illustrations in Judge and Frank Leslie's magazines, reflecting pride in the publication's technical advances.
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Tolle NO OTHER LEAVES A DELICATE AND LASTING ODOR. For salo by all Drug and Fancy Goods Dealers, or if unable to procure this wonderful send 25e ‘n stamps and Tocelve a cake by return mall. JAMES S. KIRK & CO.., | SPECTAT—shandon Belle walts (the popular Society Waltz) sent PIEEE to anyone sending us three wrappe! Shandon Bells Soap. Aoonal), Cree ae) Ge ORIENTAL RUGS, RICH ANTIQUE RUGS, Mounted Lion and Tiger Skins, Goat Skin Mats. Orders taken for AUBUSSON and AX- MINSTER WHOLE CARPETS. PERSIAN PRAYER MATS and. RUGS, All sizes, Probably, the finest collection to be found anywhere, Proadvoay A Bi 9b ot. NEW YORE. It is easier to forgive enemies we have worsted than enemies who have worsted us.—New York Herald. ROTHAMETO PARLOR GAME Extee Rovgiy, els ke ot eaten Bamaple by mail, 33 tia. canes, es Wanted: NUTHAMETO,BOELTY OS, ‘Opera: Hane, FHIEAGO, CARL PRETZEL'S PHILOSOPHY. It vas tooth thin vhen tooth-docktors dond vas pull togedder. Der feller dot nefer made a mistook in his life’ nefer made anything else. I got me mine ‘pinion about der pird dot laid some eeks dot don’t vas poachable. Nefer dond dook atwice from any feller oxcept he vas a wegetarian, No one but he cood gif sage atwice. Industry vas not only der inshtrooment of improof- ment, but it vas der foundation-shtones of plaindy fun. If you vant to been a great succeed dot vas besser you consult more der vord of der Almighdy dhen der syshtems of mens. CONSUMPTION CURED, An old physician. retired from practice, had placed in his hands by an East Indian missionary the formula of a simple vegetable remedy for the speedy and permanent cure of Con- | Sumotion, Bronchitis, Catarrh, Avthma and all Throat and Lang Affections ; also a positive and radical cure for Nervous Debi ity and all'nervous Complaints. Having tested its wonderful curative powers in thousands of cases, and desiring to relieve human suffering, I will send {ree of charge to all who wish it this recipe in German, French or English, with full directions for preparing and using. Sent by mail by addressing, with iim, naming this paper, W. A. NOYES, S20 Pownns Rocusstex N. ¥ The Journal congratulates its old friend, William J. Arkell, upon the attractive numbers of ‘Jupce and Frank Leslie's which bear the magic Christmas mark for the year 1891. The development of colored pictures is one of the features of these two papers, which, un-" der the management of Mr. Arkell, have shown sub- stantial growth in the best directions.—A /bany Journal. SS WORTH A GUINEA A BOX,” But Sold for 25 Cents. Berra | Bilious and Nervous DISORDERS, Such as Sick Headache, Wind and Pain in the Stomach, Giddiness, Fullness, Swelling after Meals, Dizziness, Drowsiness, Chills, Flush~ ings of Heat; Loss of Appetite, Shortness of Breath, Costiven Fvy, Blotches on the Skin, Disturbed Sleep, Frightful Dreams and all Nervous and Trembling Sensations. Every sufferer is urged to try one Box. . ¥. Depot, 365 Canal St, pee eenees iver oil suggests con- sumption; which is almost un- fortunate. “Its best use is be- fore you fear consumption-— when you begin to get thin. Consumption is only one of the dangers of thinness. Scott's Emulsion of cod- liver-oil makes the thin plump, and the plump are almost safe. Let us send you a book on > CAREFUL Livinc— free. Scorr Bowne, Chemist, r net! ie, Chemists, 132 South sth Avenue, Your druggist keeps Scott's Emulsion of cod-li cil—all druggists everywhere do. $1. os 3s “The bill:poster knows is place, and there he sticks. —Providence Chronicle-Telegraph. “2 BIOYCLES ereury Slarmond ail steel sginWicore Je ball i epesarent also other si peat Beier Aarts iy aco oie ‘St. Tromia, fing “ LEHICH VALLEY RAILROAD, Leaves foot of Cortlandt or Desbrosses st. 7, 8:10,9 and 11 a.m. 12:30) 15 2:30, 3:40, 4:5¢, $:20, 6:50 and 7:30 p.m. The picturesque route between New York and Easton, Beth- lehem, Allentown, Pottsville, Mauch Chunk, Wilkesbarre, Pittston, Scranton, Ithaca, Geneva, Waverly, Watkins Glen, Elmira, Rochester, Buffalo, Niagara Falls, Toronto, Detroit. CHICAGO, ST. LOUIS, and ALL POINTS WEST. Tickets and sleeping-car berths can be secured at the General Eastern Office, 235 Broadway, or 180 East 125th st. 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