Life, 1891-12-10 · page 3 of 14
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# Life Magazine, Volume XVIII, Number 467 This page contains three separate humorous cartoons and a brief story section typical of Life's satirical format: **"Equestrianism"** shows a man on a rearing horse—a visual pun on making "a hard horse easy," likely mocking pretentious equestrian techniques. **"The First Kiss"** is a sentimental romantic scene with accompanying caricatures of a young man's mustache—the humor derives from the exaggerated contrast between the romantic moment and the unflattering rendering of his facial hair. **"From Two Points of View"** presents a debate between Mr. Askin and a clergyman regarding prayer's efficacy, referencing Edward's (likely Prince Edward) wartime prayers. The satire questions whether military success stems from prayer or other factors. **"The Present Problem"** opens a humorous Christmas gift-giving dilemma. These represent typical Life magazine social commentary and domestic humor of the era.
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nt oy the ese arti and can VOLUME XVIII. nany of THE FIRST KISS. Youss Harold kissed his girl last night, Much to her glad surprise. His moustache scemed like this to her TRON. - \ \ se | was A NEW INVENTION FOR MAKING A HARD HORSE FASY. \% Pa pie: But this cor just its no, Vong Bent Yee napey Yo : - - - jvennis, seein au | FROM TWO POINTS OF VIEW. rs r “6 N™ said Mr. Askin to the clergyman, “after I read one little item in the newspapers not long ago, 1 don’t think it is possible for you to convince me that there is any efficacy in prayer.” “What was the statement you read?” asked the clergyman. “Tt was a computation by Mr. Stead, the well-known London editor, that 800,000,000 pr: . in the course of the services in the Established Church of England, have been offered up for the Prince of Wales. Look at the prince, and then think of 800,000,000 prayers wasted.” “My dear Mr. Askin,’ rejoined the clergyman, “ you look at that matter froma wrong standpoint.” “How so?” “Instead of doubting the efficacy of prayer, you should wonder what Albert Edward would have been by this time if he had not had the benefit of all those petitions.” SHOWING HOW BASHFUL DENIS MORIARTY MADE HIS PASSION KNOWN _— — TO THE BUXOM Wipow Casey. HE PRESENT PROBLEM.—What shall | get her for (N. B.—He trained and presented the parrot to the widow.) Christmas ? comicbooks.com