Life, 1885-11-19 · page 16 of 18
Life — November 19, 1885 — page 16: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This is primarily an **advertising page** with a small satirical cartoon and humorous anecdotes. The main cartoon, titled "The United States Mutual Accident Ass'n" (Association), depicts a woman in distress, likely injured or in an accident, speaking to what appears to be a representative. The satire mocks accident insurance companies—suggesting they're unreliable or unhelpful when claims are made. The woman's dialogue indicates she's been denied coverage despite paying for protection. The page also includes brief humorous items poking fun at: - A "pleasure excursion" in New York that ended in shootings and stabbings - A waitress offering only soda crackers when asked for "nut-crackers" - A general doubting whether someone is actually dead, given their reputation for lying - A minister rejected for a trial sermon on "Cleanliness is next to godliness" The bulk of the page consists of advertisements for furs, champagne, shoe polish, and glassware—typical late 19th-century commerce.
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