Life, 1888-11-01 · page 3 of 14
Life — November 1, 1888 — page 3: what you’re looking at
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# Page Analysis: Life Magazine, Page 241 This page presents editorial commentary on current events wrapped in ornamental borders. The main text discusses "the comedy of life" and bread prices—apparently critiquing someone's (Bill Hohenroller's?) foreign economic policies. The illustration labeled "THE EXTRAORDINARY FEAT OF BALANCING" shows figures performing a dangerous acrobatic act, likely satirizing political instability or economic precariousness. Lower text praises Monsieur Coquelin and his theatrical company as "popular educators," and celebrates an "honest, plucky and independent Mayor." The bottom panel shows "TED SWAYOR OR THE TIGER"—a figure with what appears to be a tiger or large cat, though the specific reference is unclear without additional historical context. The overall tone suggests political and social satire typical of Life magazine's style.
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ORDINARY EXTRA THE comedy of life has held the boards through October in spite of some eccen- tric weather, and not the least amusing por- tion of it was Bill Hohenzollern’s foreign tour. This young man seems to have rubbed the Pope both ways, and to have disported himself in a generally up-and-down manner. . . ° [7 isa disgrace to this country that the price of bread can be raised at will by any con- scienceless gambler who has the money and the will to do it, . . * MONG the real blessings the month has brought us are Monsieur Coquelin and his Company. They are not only artists of the first order, but popular educators, in forc- ing Jonathan to brighten up his French. . . . S for our honest, plucky and independent Mayor, allow us to remark, calmly but ly, Sear Hooray! comicbooks.com