Life, 1891-05-07 · page 5 of 14
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# Political Satire from Life Magazine (Page 285) This page satirizes President Theodore Roosevelt's administrative activities and controversies. The top section mocks "not an alarming demonstration"—likely referring to Roosevelt's aggressive policies or public actions that supporters claimed were routine but critics found troubling. The text discusses the president's "imposing progress," mentioning tom-toms and bazaars, suggesting criticism of his policies as spectacle. References to "Red tape" and Italy (possibly relating to diplomatic incidents) appear alongside commentary about senators and Mr. Edmunds. The "Great Moral Show" section at bottom depicts an elephant—the Republican Party symbol—pulling a circus wagon, suggesting Roosevelt's administration is portrayed as performative politics or a theatrical display rather than serious governance. The overall tone is critical of Roosevelt's methods and showmanship.
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1 (Texgwann, 09 [OR Rati od yore Ph ware Mp nent. waar’ * LIFE: oT AN ALARMING — ont. THE imposing progress of our little President goes on with much beating of tom-toms and blowing of hewgags. A portion of the racket is supplied by innocent-minded people who revere the office regardless of the man, but the larger portion come from that class of people who would bow down and worship the devil if only he had public offices in his gift. And who is paying the bills ? RED tape has its advantages after all, In the case of Italy, it has given hot blood a chance to cool down, and has rendered harmless the display of Jingoism by Messrs. Blaine and Rudini. WE could spare a dozen or so of the recently elected senators sooner than Mr. Edmunds, He was a strong partisan, but he was honest, and had something that is becoming rare in the Senate cham- ber—#. ¢., brains. WicTORIAS 3 <5 > APPARITION if ARMED HEAD = RISES . vent vent) cood mrcicins! See Sent INDIAN UREA Broveny comicbooks.com