Judge, 1901-04-06 · page 3 of 16
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This page from the satirical magazine Judge contains several humorous sketches and dialogues: **"Prodigy"** depicts a child as a linguistic prodigy who refuses medicine unless asked in multiple languages—mocking precocious children and their pretentious parents. **"How Some Men Get Rich"** features Mr. Loren E. Nebergall discussing social climbing. The dialogue satirizes the American myth that anyone can rise from poverty through hard work, with characters disagreeing about whether this is actually possible. The accompanying photograph and illustration appear to show a well-dressed gentleman, contrasting with the discussion. **Other sketches** include "Worth Re-engaging," "A Natural Result," and "In Topsyturvy Land"—brief humorous observations about human nature and social absurdities typical of Judge's satirical style. The page primarily demonstrates the magazine's approach to social commentary through short comic scenarios rather than political cartooning.
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A PRODIGY. Casey—"' Costigan is a larnid cuss.” Conroy—" He be?” Casty—‘t He be. He takes thot patent medicine in four different languages. Oi seen it ann th’ bottle.” HOW SOME MEN GET RICH. A FEW days ago couple of well-known men were standing on the corner of Fifteenth and Farnam streets when they were joined by Mr. Loren E. Nebergall. “We were just talking about the ups and downs of life,” remarked one of the party. Now, I contend that any man can commence at the bottom and work up, if he only has the sand. I could name a dozen men right here in Omaha, who started in at the foot of the ladder, who are now at the head of banks, railroads, or who hold very responsible positions. They are"”— “ T'll have to disagree with you, gentlemen, before you go WORTH RE-ENGAGING, EmrLover—"' Well, Sam, I am sorry to have been obliged to discharge you, but here is your recommendation, I have said here that you were wide-awake, industrious and a first-rate servant.” Sam —" Yas, suh; thankee, sub, Yer don’t think, does yer, dat yer could gimme a job yer- self on dat recommend, could yer, suh?” any further,” interrupted Mr. Nebergall, “for I have seen some men who could not commence at the bottom and work up, no matter how much sand they had. Just take my business, for instance — how could a man ever "—— cuse me, Mr, Nebergall, but what is your business?" inquired the third member of the party. “Why, I'm a well-digger,” replied Mr. Nebergall, smiling. Omaha-ontheMissou". _ JOUN DICKS Nows. A NATURAL RESULT. Madge—" She is singularly deficient in the subject of history.” Marjorie —* What else could you ex- pect, when she spends all her time reading the popular historical novels ?” T IS not a pleasant admission to make, a Sees Sacer" perhaps, but some men do begin on THEY WERE QUITE NECESSARY. the first of April and give a continuous CuAWLIE OpeRacLass—"* Vas, I've wohn glasses : : evah since I can remembah. In fact, I could nevah —_Perfermance during the succeeding twelve see a thing without them.” months. IN TOPSYTURVY LAND. Great chickens, now they're starting to throw bad actors !"