Life, 1889-07-25 · page 13 of 16
Life — July 25, 1889 — page 13: what you’re looking at
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# Analysis of Life Magazine Page 55 This page is primarily **advertisements and miscellaneous jokes** rather than a coherent political cartoon. The main content consists of brief comedic one-liners from various sources (Puck, Grip, Blumentese, etc.). These include: - A definition of "masher" (a man pretending to be more refined than he is) - Jokes about a boy forced to finish smoking a cheap cigar - A courtroom exchange where a witness describes a prisoner's notable feature as his *lack* of whiskers - Workplace humor about messengers and telephones being unavailable The **satire is gentle social commentary**: poking fun at pretentious men, parental discipline, legal absurdities, and the limitations of Victorian-era office communication systems. The page also advertises insurance, perfumed powders, furniture, hat shops, and notably "The Last American"—a speculative fiction book imagining Persian explorers visiting ruined America in 2951 A.D., suggesting satirical commentary on American civilization itself. No specific political figures or major events are referenced.
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> LI AT SEISRS AT NLL CORRECT. «4 A MASHER is a thing that would Re a young lady if he could ; But as he can't, does all he can To show the world he's not a man,” — Pich-Me-Up. “Mama, was not grandfather's name, Ebenezer Longworthy Stubbs?" “Yes, my son, why do you ask ?”” “« Because here is a poem in the Eternity Magazine written by him FE- 55 EMINENT ACTOR (recognising friend): Ah, Jackson, glad to see you; and how is your wife? Jackson: Very well, thanks. How are yours?— Grip. “Waar are you crying for, Karlchen ?” 3 “T weat and bought s penny cigar, and was smoking it and then papa came and—” “Thrashed you, eh?” . ‘\N—n—no, he said I'd got to smoke it till it was done.” —Blumentese. Couset : Did you observe anything particular about the prisoner ? Witness: Yes; his whiskers. CounseL: What did you observe with reference to his whiskers > Witness: That he had none.—Puca, Mr. Jos Lot: John, send mea boy. Mr. AvVREDGE: The boys are all out, sir. Mr. Lott: Ring for a district messenger. Mk. AVREDGE: Very sorry, sir; but the messenger call is out of and I thought you would like to read it.” “Yes, indeed. 1 was quite an infant in fact. have liked to see it in print! It was to be pal remember, and we will take the money an dear father’s grave."— Time. Gassaway : Paris suits me down to the ground. regular Parisite. SAWYER (who has been paying for his drinks all the week): B'George, that’s true.—Pich-Me-Up. It was written long before you were born, while How your poor grandfather would id for on publication, I buy a rosebush for poor, order. Mr. Lott: I must get a message to Blank & Blank somehow, and can't spare time to run around and see them. Are the under- clerks at dinner? - MR. AvREDOE: Yes, Sir. Mr. Lott (despairingly): Then I will have to use the telephone. — Puck, SILVERHEIMER ; Honesty vos der pest bolicy, doan you nose? Gotostone: No!so hellup me Lefi. Der pest bolicy vos issued by our gompany ; von million tollars surplus— Light. I'm becoming a A Renewable Term Policy THE PROVIDENT SAVINGS LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF NEW YORK, HOME OFFICE, Equitable Building, No. 120 Broadway, Is the safest, least expensive and fairest contract of life insurance in the market. One-half the rates usually charged. SHEPPARD HOMANS, President and Actuary. WM, E. STEVENS, Secretary. Send for Prospectus or call in person. For perfuming ladies*hand- kerchiefs, the most desir- able method is to carefully jay them in asmall quantity of Metcalf's Heltotrope or Violette SacueT PowpER and on removing them for use, they will retain a most deticate and yet lasting odor, Sample of Helio- trope, Violette, Jockey Club . or any other odor sent on receipt of 25 cts, Most T. METCALF & CO. 39 Tremont St., Boston. ETORGERAS CO, Sold by all Druggi DECORATION Furniture Curtains (33 FIFTH AVE. NEW YORK SECOND EoITION Now Reapy! The Last American. By J. A. MITCHELL. (epitox oF “Live.") NLAP X Co “* A fragment from the Journal of Khan- li, Prince of Dimph-yoo-Chur and Admiral in the Persian Navy.” An amusing and satirical account of the adventures of a party of Persian explorers: - among the ruins of America, in the year 2951 A. D. With numerous clever illustrations by the author. Well printed on good paper, and bound in dark blue cloth stamped in inks and gold, with design representing the ruins of New York City, as seen from its harbor by moonlight. 16mo, $1.00. “* One of the brightest things of the sort that has appeared for manya day. . . . The illustrations are as witty as the text.” —Boston Beacon, ARTISTIC JAPAN: A Sumptuous Monthly Ilustrated Jou Arts and Industries. TOR THE USE OF CELEBRATED HATS AND LADIES’ ROUND HATS. 178 & 180 Fifth Ave., bet. 22d.& 23d Sts., and 181 Broadway, near Cortlandt St., NEW YORK, Palmer House, Chicago, 14 Chestant St., Phila, a TIRE” CHEAP, STRONG AND DURABLE. Will hold 26 Numbers. The Amateur,. The Manufacturer, and the Artisan. Conducted by S. Bixc, the famous Paris expert, assisted Mailed to any part of the United States by seversiinf ioe beets En for $1.00, postage free. fre. f , Each part in attractive colored cover, 2 and contains numerous illustrations, be- ADDRESS: sides 10 Royal Quarto Colored Plates, OFFICE OF “LIFE,” $6.00 per year, postpaid; sample copy,. socents, Descriptive circular free, 28 W. 23d Street, New York, 8, BING, 220 Fifth Ave., N.¥.C:ty. comicbooks.com