Life, 1887-07-28 · page 3 of 16
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# Life Magazine Page 45 Analysis This satirical page contrasts urban and rural American life circa early 1900s. The left column depicts "CITY" life as crowded, commercial, and chaotic—featuring "SHODDY & CO." and stacked tenements with people crammed together. The right shows idealized "COUNTRY" life with spacious, pastoral scenes. The central text mocks current summer trends: wealthy New Yorkers like John Sherman seeking appropriate clothing, and Dr. McGlynn finding relief in water. The commentary suggests millionaires visiting rural areas, while common people enjoy simple country pleasures like bathing and tennis. Bottom panels appear to show recreational activities and social behavior contrasts. The overall satire critiques the artificiality of city life and the wealthy's superficial appropriation of rural leisure, while celebrating authentic country living.
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‘THERMOMETERS, come high, but we must have them, Joun SHERMAN contorts for the million, and seems to find th: Bloody Shigt a suitable garment for the season, R. McGLYNN finds the waters ‘of the Papal Sea rather too hot for comfort and emerges from the surf and becomes an Apostle of Wealth, THose happy. little millionaires, Gould and Sage, roam through the Fields to the delight of their friends, the edification of the public, and the consternation of Uncle Cyrus. ENNIS, cholera and dog-catchers break out in various parts of the earth, Bathing is the popular pas- time all over the civilized world, save the Arctic Sea and Italy ; and despite the fact that James G. Blaine and Mr. Lowell are in Europe the coun- try manages to keep its head above water, THE POLITICIAN INACTION. MUYISRIDGE PHOTOGRAPHS OF ZOKN SHERMAN TRYING TD ASSYME A POPULAR ATTITvoE. ME POPE AKO OT BINCUNY w) comicbooks.com