Life, 1888-06-14 · page 7 of 16
Life — June 14, 1888 — page 7: what you’re looking at
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# Explanation for Modern Readers This page contains several brief humorous sketches typical of *Life* magazine's satirical format: 1. **"Thus the Whirligig of Time Brings in His Revenges"** - A poem about a man who wooed a woman years ago but was rejected; now he's attending her wedding to someone else, and her illegitimate child will become the groom. 2. **"Fears Relieved"** - An editor worries a visitor wants to stop his paper's publication; the visitor only wants to mop the floor. 3. **"The Political Outlook"** - A couple discusses whether politician Mr. Blaine will be "on the ocean" during a convention, with a joke about a "wet time." 4. **"No Resemblance"** - A woman is asked if she knows a lady resembling her; the answer: "That is mamma." 5. **"Both Ignorant"** - A judge questions a boy about swearing, establishing mutual ignorance. These are light social commentary and domestic humor typical of the era.
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> LIFE- “THUS THE WHIRLIGIG OF TIME BRINGS IN HIS REVENGES.” HE was a winsome maid I wooed Long years ago, but Fate tabooed My frequent calling, For when I fain would talk of love, Her infant sister from above Began a bawling. I viewed that child with more than hate, As with each broken téte-a-téte Love seemed to falter ; And though, as time winged on, we strayed In friendship's paths, not one conveyed Unto the altar. But now will be a wedding there ; The happy groom falls to my share. You wonder, maybe, Why Hymen all these years did bide ; But ‘tis not ste will be the bride— It is that baby ! HEL W. FEARS RELIEVED. FFICE BOY (o country editor): Man outside, sir, wants to see the editor. Epitor (anxiously): What does he want of the editor ? Boy: Says he wants to mop the floor with him. Epitor (relieved) : Oh, show him in, I was afraid it was somebody come to stop his paper. THE POLITICAL OUTLOOK. IFE: Do you think, my dear, that Mr. Blaine will be on the ocean when the Convention meets ? HussBanD: Yes, probably; and, with the Convention also at sea, it looks as if the party might have a wet time of it. NO RESEMBLANCE. ce ISS SMITH, do you know who that very amiable looking old lady is, with soft gray hair and pleasant eyes, and such a sweet expression?" “That is mamma.” “Ts it possible!” UNNECESSARY TROUBLE. OLICEMAN (to Brown, who ts clinging to a lamp-post): Shall I help you over to BOTH IGNORANT. your house, Mr. Brown ? Brown: No, shunneshy. Housh be (Azc) Judge: Do YOU KNOW WHERE YOU WILL GO TO, LITTLE BOY, IF YOU here in minute; can see it comin’. Been swear TO WHAT 1s NOT TRUE? ‘round twishe already. Boy (of radical tendencies): NO; NOR YOU NEITHER, comicbooks.com