Life, 1889-09-26 · page 5 of 16
Life — September 26, 1889 — page 5: what you’re looking at
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# Page 173 Analysis This page contains **satirical dialogues and jokes** rather than political cartoons. The main illustrated scene shows a woman and man at what appears to be a shop or counter, accompanying a domestic humor piece about newlyweds. The dialogue references the man's jealousy over his wife socializing with a rival, with her dismissively responding that she doesn't remember promises made during courtship. Below are "Questions in Inductive Philosophy"—humorous riddle-style jokes covering topics like shoe sizes, foreign visitors, and tavern etiquette. The content is **lighthearted social satire** mocking everyday situations: courtship behavior, marriage dynamics, and social interactions. There's no specific political reference—this represents *Life* magazine's typical satirical humor about American social conventions and gender relations of the era.
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~~ Wategtaen The Sun: Awake! Awake! THOU SLUGcARD; I NAVE BEEN UP FOR OVER TWO HOURS, AND AM THOU- SANDS OF MILES ON MY WAY, The Sluggard; THAT'S ALL RIGHT, SMARTY, BUT YOU DON'T HAVE TO FOOT IT OVER A GRAVEL ROAD WITH ONE SHOE GONE, QUESTIONS IN INDUCTIVE PHILOSOPHY. Aree lady went into a store and asked for No. 11 shoes. In what large western city did she live ? D. Stump, of Burnt Cabin, York County, Pa., can put a large goose egg in his mouth and close his lips without crushing the shell. What is the color of D. Stump’s cuticle ? A FOREIGN gentleman addressed a native the other day in these words: “No checkee, no shittee.” In what country was the foreign gen- tleman born ? Ix a certain barroom a man arose and made this remark: “Colonel, will you take a drink?” Every man in the room rose, saying: “ Thanks! Don't care if I do.” In what State did this take place? \ ISS SUMMIT: I had such a delightful time at Newport. MIss PALISADE (who owns a cottage at Bar Harbor): er- ho} Ah, indeed? re? How did you find the- - LIFE: SHE DOES NOT GIVE UP HOPE. HANNIBAL HAMLIN (¢0 Susan B. Anthony): 1 notice that they have been celebrating the 25oth anniversary of some New England towns, SUSAN B. (zusth some aspertty): I'm not so sure about that. 178 You and I will not live to see the next one. ss ATHER,” faltered the miserable youth, “I have a terrible confession to make. Last night 1 murdered a man in cold blood!" “Alas! my son,” replied the stricken parent, “this is terrible! The next thing I hear, you will be wearing a high hat with a sack coat. He: THIS 18 4 NICE STATE OF THINGS AND WE ARE ONLY FOUR MONTHS MARRIED, I'M ALMOST CRAZY AT SEEING YOU GADDING ABOUT WITH MY OLD RIVAL, YOU RECOLLECT WHAT YOU PROMISED AT THE ALTAR? She: IxoeeD I DON'T, DEAR, I WAS SO NERVOUS THEN THAT I DON'T REMEMBER THE LEAST THING, comicbooks.com