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# Content Analysis: Life Magazine, Page 139 This page is primarily **advertisements and miscellaneous content** rather than political satire. The notable elements include: **Text Items:** - Brief news dispatches from Carlyle Smith on Chinese immigration, French-Chinese tensions, and NYC police ("Detective" vs. "Defective") - A quip about St. John (pro-prohibition apostle) and drinking - A humorous anecdote about Mr. Dumley using biscuits as weapons for dangerous city streets **Poetry/Fiction:** A romantic poem titled "A Love Game" about lawn tennis and courtship, where rivals compete and reconcile. **Advertisements:** Book publishers, art frame manufacturers, merchant tailors, printing ink, and whiskey companies dominate the page. The page reflects 1880s concerns: Chinese exclusion sentiment, urban crime, temperance debates, and genteel entertainment culture. The satire is gentle and domestic rather than hard political commentary.

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There is some talk of Irish arbitration. If this is obtained the Chinese must go. The report that the War in the Yeast has caused a depres- sion in bread-stuffs is untrue. N. Y., Aug. 27.—The French Consul denies that he has received orders to attack Mott street. Will telegraph further developments as they develop. CARLYLE SMITH. A “LOVE” GAME, E played at lawn tennis together, Frit maiden and Iona a day; Reguiling and sweet was the weather, ‘And clever and close was our play. Bet spite of my prettiest serving, ‘0 her fell the game and the set— Not ‘thinking me pity deserving, She laughed at me over the net. Is it the ** Detective” or “ Defective” Police Force of New York city? Most people consider it the latter. *, - ST. JOHN, THE PRO-EYE-BITION APOSTLE’S POLITIC SENTIMENT—“ Drink to me—only with thine eyes.” My vengeance at eve on the winner Was balm to my sensitive soul ; This vain and victorious sinner Walked Bay at my side on a stroll That led us, by. chance, to the very Same spot that I longed to forget ; Where she, by her conquest made merry, Had laughed at me over the net. SECRET OF THE PHILOSOPHER'S STONE—How to raise the Bartholdi pedestal without being able to raise the neces- sary funds. A WEAPON OF DEFENCE. “cs West you have another biscuit, Mr. Dumley?” asked the landlady politely; “1 made them my- self. Jane, pass Mr. Dumley the buscuits.” “Thanks, no,” replied Dumley, “I won't eat any more of them, but I might put a couple in my pocket. I am going into a dangerous quarter of the city to-night, and unfortunate- I drew rather close to my neighbor, And found she had altered her mood ; Of pardon her talk seemed to savor, She vowed she had been very rude. And since we now chanced t ate standing Where sorry defeat I had met— Her conduct some penance demanding— She kissed me just over the net! ly, I left my revolver at the office.” —Hartford Courant, The Leisure Moment Series. LATEST ISSUES. CALLED BACK. By Hucn Conway, 25 cts. THE MISTRESS OF IBICHSTEIN. By Fx. Henxer, j0cts. ERSILIA. By E, Frances Pornrnn, 25 cts. WHITELADIES. By Mrs. Ouirnant. 30 cts. LOOK BEFORE YOU LEAP. By Mrs. Avex- ANDER. a5 cts. GADDINGS WITH A PRIMITIVE PEOPLE. By W. A. Bartire Gronman, 30 cts. THE WELLFIELDS. By Jassix Fotuercitt. jo cents, JONATHAN. By C.C, Frasee-Trtver. 30 cts. THE, BABY'S GRANDMOTHER. By L. B. Watrorp, j0cts. MR, SMITH, By L. B, Watroun, HENRY HOLT & CO., New York. “ Dio Lewis's Monthly is the grandest Magazine we have ever seen.” Normal Teacher & Examiner, Send 6 cents in stamps for a sample copy Dio Lewis's Monthly $2.50 per year. 25 cents a copy. For SALE BY ALL DEALERS. Agents wanted. Send for terms. FRANK SEAMAN, Publisher, §42 BROADWAY, New York. GRADY & McKEEVER, Lats RENNER & COMPANY, DRALERS IN FINE ARTS. Designers and Manufacturers ot EVERY DESCRIPTION OF PICTURE FRAMES, No. 719 SIXTH AVE., New York. FACTORY, 218 W, 42d STREET. No one can ms furnish “Old Crow” Rye Sour-Mash Whiskey unless purchased from us. We have taken every barrel made since Fanuary, 1872. We have also HERMIT- AGE three to seven years old, all sold absolutely pure, uncolored, unsweetened, H. B. KIRK & CO., 69 Fulton St. & Broadway and 27th St. Cavanagh, Sanford & Co., Merchant Tailors and Importers, 16 West 23d STREET, Opposite sth Ave, Hotel, NEW YORK. All the latest London Fabrics regularly imported, GEORGE MATHER'S SONS, PRINTING INK, Go Joun St., New York, This paper is printed with our cut ink. 0Ss'S weROFaL can AGe MANUFACTORY GN BELFAST IRELAND “AN ‘Avmpvosg cf ‘ssOu ‘H AUNAH comicbooks.com