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Judge — August 29, 1903 — page 3: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page contains several satirical vignettes about workplace and social hierarchies in early 20th-century America. The main cartoon "WHEN A FELLOW WISHES HE HAD NEVER BEEN BORN" depicts Harry Upstart, a young businessman, experiencing regret after being told by his superior that despite his work, he lacks "ability" and won't advance. The satire targets the frustration of ambitious employees facing arbitrary gatekeeping by management. Other sections mock workplace dynamics: "EQUALITY" jokes about giving every employee an office; "NOT TO HIS LIKING" shows a servant complaining about dinner; "LEAVING A LOOPHOLE" references education's false promises of advancement. The humor relies on class-based social commentary typical of *Judge*'s era—critiquing both worker aspirations and employer indifference.
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