Life, 1885-03-12 · page 15 of 16
Life — March 12, 1885 — page 15: what you’re looking at
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This page features a satirical cartoon warning about March's dangers. The illustrated narrative depicts various accidents associated with the spring month: chimneys collapsing, shutters falling, limbs breaking from trees, slate blowing from roofs, and careless driving accidents on Broadway causing collisions. The humor lies in personifying March as a chaotic, destructive force—literally illustrated as a mischievous figure causing mayhem. The cartoon lists "ALMOST ALL THE ACCIDENTS NO ONE THINKS OF" to underscore how March's unpredictable weather (wind, temperature changes, loose building materials) creates unexpected hazards. This serves as tongue-in-cheek advertising for the United States Mutual Accident Association displayed below, whose accident insurance offerings are positioned as practical protection against such March mishaps. The juxtaposition is effective: after showing ridiculous but plausible accidents, the insurance advertisement becomes timely and relevant to readers.
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