Life, 1890-10-02 · page 11 of 16
Life — October 2, 1890 — page 11: what you’re looking at
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# Analysis of Life Magazine Page 179 The main illustration depicts a crowded interior scene, likely a saloon or bar, with working-class figures engaged in conversation. The caption jokes about American pronunciation of "H's"—a common ethnic stereotype about immigrants dropping the letter H from speech (a trait associated with certain accents). Below are three separate humorous sketches: 1. **"The Chicago Distance"**: A Boston woman boasts about teaching men proper manners, establishing rules about kissing etiquette. 2. **"Barred Out"**: A labor union worker is rejected entry somewhere, satirizing union exclusivity and sectarian divisions. 3. **"A Sure Sign"**: A mother observes a man flirting with her daughter, interpreting it as a marriage proposal imminent. These appear to be general humor pieces about contemporary social customs and class dynamics rather than specific political commentary.
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His Lordship (surprised by the correct pronunciation which greets his ears on every side): Anglomaniac (apologetically): We CAWS'T REMEMDER TO. Do NOT AMERICANS EVER DROP THEIR H's? THE CHICAGO DISTANCE. if OSTON BELL A brilliant girl, y Florence. How well she man- es men. CHICAGO BELLE: though! Boston BELLE: deal in teaching them their distance. CuHicaGo BELLE: To be sure there is. I never allow a man to kiss me before he has called on me three times. Doesn't she, There is a good “e Tuer is but one thing,” said the physician, gravely, “that we know about death.” “It is always fatal.” BARRED OUT. Who were you? SpmRIT: Master Workman of the STP New Knights of Labor. I was 4 Sr. Perer: Do you belong to the Celestial Harp Tuners’ Union or the Halo Repairers’ Mutual Aid Association? New Spirir: N—o, St. Perer: They don’t allow scabs in here. Fan department on the left. Good bye. A SURE SIGN. poke MOTHER (at dear, you needn't be surprised if Mr. Dizzy proposes summer resort): Clara, my at any time now. CLARA: But, mother, he pays me scarcely any attention. FOND MOTHER: True, but look how he is flirting with me. comicbooks.com