Life, 1885-12-17 · page 9 of 18
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# Runaway Horse Carriages Satire This appears to be early 20th-century satirical commentary on dangerous horse-drawn carriage accidents in urban areas. The cartoon depicts multiple scenes of vehicles losing control, with horses bolting and carriages overturning or colliding. The visible text mentions "HERE YOU ARE! SAVE ANY WAY" and references to passengers being thrown from vehicles, emphasizing the chaos and peril of uncontrolled horses. The bottom section discusses "RUNAWAY DRIVERS" and mentions checking "the reins" and striking wheels to stop runaway carriages—practical (if desperate) safety measures of the era. The satire mocks both the danger these vehicles posed to pedestrians and riders alike, and perhaps the inadequacy of existing safety precautions. This reflects genuine public concern about traffic hazards before automobiles became dominant.
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Machine-transcribed from the original scan — historical spelling and the odd misread are preserved.
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