Life, 1887-12-22 · page 5 of 18
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# Analysis of Life Magazine Page 359 **Top Illustration:** Shows a domestic scene where Robert (seeking Mrs. Brown for the fifth time) is told "All right, Ma, she's dead." This appears to be a serial comic strip joke about a persistent suitor's repeated, unsuccessful visits. **"An Interview" Section:** Features Mr. Reid discussing the President's immigration policy. Reid argues against unrestricted immigration, claiming it ruins American labor and brings "the scum of Europe." The *Tribune* (mentioned in the text) opposes the President's views on immigration. This reflects early 20th-century political debate over immigration restriction versus open borders. **"A Friend Indeed":** A brief joke about a boy named Terence losing a hunting ticket at school. The page primarily satirizes immigration policy debates of its era.
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Aboot ¢ Shenae apt 2” Robert (who has been sent over for the fifth time to find out how Mrs, Brown is): ALL. RIGHT, MA, SHE'S DEAD. AN INTERVIEW. “ M R. REID, what do you think of the President's attitude respecting immigration?” “Thad not heard that he had expressed an opinion.” es; he says immigration should be restricted.” “You surprise me. I did think there was a limit to his depravity. He would restrict immigration, ch! Well, well, I never thought that the principles for which Lincoln fought and Foraker bled would ——" “I beg your pardon, Mr. Reid. favors unrestricted immigration.” “The villain! Does he not know that unrestricted immi- gration means the ruin of American labor? Is he not aware that unrestricted immigration will bring the scum of Europe to our shores? Does he not know that——" Atthis moment a note, saying that the stock of Rebellion editorials had given out, was dropped through the trap-door and the editor's attention was required elsewhere. It is believed, however, that the 77sune is opposed to the President's views whatever they are. I should have said he BOUT this season of the year, you will notice that the Eastern girl wears a very jealous expression when she cracks her jokes about the size of the Western girl's stockings. A FRIEND INDEED. Irate Mother; HAVE YEZ SEEN MY SON TERENCE THIS DAY? Friend in Need: Yes; 1 Seex wim at Sunpay Scnoon. HIS TEACHER WUZ A G! * HIM A TICKET FOR BEIN’ GOOD, A: GUESS HE MUST HA’ LOST IT AN' IS A HUNTIN' FOR IT. comicbooks.com