Life, 1887-11-17 · page 3 of 16
Life — November 17, 1887 — page 3: what you’re looking at
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# Analysis of Life Magazine Page 271 The main cartoon depicts two men examining what appears to be a strange creature or artifact. The caption references "The Potter's Field" and mentions a well in Chicago where something unusual was discovered—described as having "a partially human form ascending, the head being adorned with black horns and the body having a forked tail." This appears to be satirizing a sensational discovery claim or hoax circulating in Chicago at the time. The humor likely derives from the absurdity of the described creature and the credulity of those reporting it. The page also includes unrelated "Nursery Rhymes" content and a brief note about a granite tile in Detroit allegedly from William the Conqueror's tomb—further demonstrating the magazine's pattern of mocking curiosities and dubious historical claims.
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SCRAPS. INCE Mrs, J. B. P.'s advent the diocese of New York has a still stronger claim to the title of The Potter's Field.” White working at an old well in Chi- cago recently a man heard a strange noise, and look- ing down saw a partially human form ascending, the head being adorned with black horns and the body having a forked tail. It is only Chicago men who see this sort of thing. i would be all right for every dog to have his day were it not for the fact that he wants so many nights. HERE Mumm is the word you will generally find a noisy party. Waiter (to departing guest): Do You AT THE CAPTURE OF GRENADA? Departing Guest: How so? Watter : YoU GIVE NO QUARTER, NURSERY RHYMES. HO'S lost his hat? ."" said the poet— I, if I know it— I’ve lost my hat.” What shall he do for it? “* Write her a verse, Neat, sir, and terse, sir, ‘That you shall do for it.” “Well, then, I wish her Good without measure, SS Blessing and treasure— « The Balloon’s Turn. 23 All this I wish her.” “That's not enovgh si “Tl give her blis Candies and "——" This is Enough sir, enough sir!” Emile Andrew Huber, A ANITE tile on exhibition in a show- window at Detroit is over 800 years old, and was taken from the tomb of William the Conquerer, at Caen, Normandy. It is supposed to be the tile that William wore when he landed. comicbooks.com