Life, 1890-07-03 · page 9 of 16
Life — July 3, 1890 — page 9: what you’re looking at
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# Analysis of Life Magazine Page 385 This page contains several humorous pieces typical of early Life magazine: **"To a Five Dollar Bill"** is a poem about friendship and financial hardship, apparently referencing someone named Bill who's fallen on difficult times. **"Improbable, Unfortunately"** jokes about a newsboy selling the last edition of the *World* newspaper for one cent, with a citizen's skeptical response about its actual value. **"A Volcano"** is a DIY craft instruction—instructions for children to create a homemade volcano using household items (pitcher, gunpowder, matches, piano top) as a Fourth of July activity. **"Social Pastels"** features a comic strip showing characters in various physical predicaments involving nets or hammocks, drawn by F. Richardson and H. Peck, with the caption noting the scheme's results differed from expectations. The page exemplifies Life's mix of satirical commentary, practical humor, and illustrated jokes.
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TO A FIVE DOLLAR BILL. E two, that is before you went, Have seen the town to some ex- tent, Have been out late o' nights together In every sort and kind of weather, And, each to serve his private ends, Have been, as friendship goes, good friends ; So, Bill, remembering former times In answer to these halting rhymes Come, look me up, you'll find me thinner, And, William, treat me to a dinner. : Wm, By MeVickar, IMPROBABLE, UNFORTUNATELY. Newsy Last edition of the World! One cent! Citizen: Boy, if you'll guarantee that will be positively the last edition of the World, Vl give you a dollar for it. ANOTHER TESTIMONIAL. S marriage a failure?” “Yes,” replied Annette, as she gazed proudly at her ring-finger, “it is so far as Belle Filkins is concerned.” 73 A VOLCANO. How to make and fire one, A Fourth of July treat for the young ones. REPRESENTS A PITCHER OF WATER, A FLASK OF GUNPOWDER AND A BOX OF MATCHES, GGED STOOL ON WHICH TO STAND VOLCANO; IF ONE CANNOT BE WER EVERY PURPOS! The vole i E NG A HANDFUL OF POWDER, MIXING IT WITH WATER AND MOULDING IT WITH THE FINGERS INTO SHAPE. * APPLY A LIGHTED MATCH TO THE TIP OF VOLCANO—AND T: ABLY THE SAME. RESULT (£) 18 INVARI- SOCIAL PASTELS. OBBET I got cards from the Van Bostle’s this morning. Cynicus: [supposed you would, I heard they were going to ask everybody. & FT Re rages.” BUT THE PRACTICAL WORKING OF THE SCHEME AND THE FINAL RESULT ARE NOT WHAT HE EXPECTED, comicbooks.com