Life, 1890-10-16 · page 5 of 18
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# Analysis of Life Magazine Page 203 **"Wicked Duluth" Section:** This discusses the Duluth public library board's debate over Sunday hours. The satire mocks moral hypocrisy: library trustees opposed opening on Sundays to avoid "sin," yet ironically, the New York Museum faces criticism for *closing* on Sundays. The piece ridicules how people selectively apply moral arguments. **"What's the Matter with McAllister?":** A brief exchange jokes that Ward McAllister couldn't be elected to the Authors' Club despite being a published author—the implication being McAllister's unworthiness despite his literary credentials. **Bottom Cartoons:** "A Young Artist Whose Rent Is Somewhat Behind" shows financial desperation; "A Debt of Gratitude" depicts animals—the rabbit thanks a dog for helping an aging Major, showing gratitude for past kindness.
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203 WICKED DULUTH. H1Svextract from the Duluth Dazly Tribune may send a shiver down the ifon-clad spine of the Metropolitan Museum,‘but it is well to be informed of some of the sin that surrounds us. OPEN ON SUNDAY, The public library board met last evening in the library rooms and did some routine work, such as auditing bills. The subject of keeping the reading room open on Suncay came up for discussion, and great surprise was expressed by all present that the public ghould have got the impression that the doors would be closed on Sunday. No such thought has ever been entertained, and a notice will be prepared in a short time for publication in the newspapers, contradicting such rumors, There were present at the mecting last evening seven out of nine members of the board, and they were all unanimous in favor of keeping open on Sunday. What will most surprise our own dear trustees is that the Duluth sinners are not only dead to all shame in the matter but feel hurt at being accused of even wishing to close their building on Sunday. How people do differ! While the Duluth library is filled with eager readers, gratifying a not unseemly thirst for knowledge and culture, the New York Museum will be barred and bolted against all such revelers. WHAT'S THE MATTER WITH MCALLISTER? ILLIAM LIVINGSTON JONES: Why don’t you propose Ward McAllister's name at the Authors’ Club ? GEORGE RANDOLPH SMITH: He couldn't be elected. W.L. J.: Yes, he’s written a book. G.R.S.: That's the trouble. Uncle Heystak: WALL, THIS 18 A SMART LOOKING PLACE, AND I'm Pesky HUNGRY, BUT [LL BE DARNED IF I'LL TACKLE THAT KIND OF A MEAL. Usep up—The umbrella. ne gn A DEBT OF GRATITUDE. Brer Rabbit: WHAT'S GOING ON, REYNARD ? Reynard: 1 MET OLD MAJOR DOWN BELOW HEKE AND HE'S ON HIS LAST LEGS, KUT, ‘A YOUNG ARTIST WHOSE RENT 18 AFTER THE GOOD TIMES HE'S GIVEN ME IN THE Past, | THOUGHT I'b ALLOW HIM ONE SOMEWHAT BEHIND, MORE TRY AT ME WITH A DOUBLE SCENT. comicbooks.com