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# Analysis of Life Magazine Page (Volume XIX, Number 487) This page contains literary and social commentary rather than political cartoons. The main feature is a poem titled "No." by Tom Hall, depicting a young woman's rejection of a marriage proposal. The poem is satirical, with the woman defiantly refusing her suitor despite societal pressure to accept. The illustration "The Trials of a Millionaire" shows a wealthy man's romantic misadventure—he attempted to court an engaged woman, resulting in rejection. The caption mocks his failure despite his wealth and status. The "Caution Necessary" cartoon (lower left) is a humorous social commentary on marriage prospects, listing absurd conditions for a potential husband. The "Mrs. Likely Auditorium" section contains apartment rental advertisements, mixing editorial content with commercial notices typical of the era's Life magazine format.
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VOLUME XIX. “al ale NUMBER 487. NO. O! The word Fell upon my ears Like the knell of a funeral bell. I had fondly expected A whispered “ yes " that Would steal into my soul Like the song of an angel From some distant Aidenn. I arose and brushed off The knees of my trousers. “Farewell,” [ said; “ You have ruined my life.” “ Nonsense!" she replied, in the cold cutting voice Of a woman who has been used to $100 bills And a coupé. “There have been thirty-seven before you, and they Are all married and happy now. You see I know all about young men,” “I do not think a young, timid girl Should ‘NO * so much,” I answered. And going out (Carefully escorted by the butler, for there was A better overcoat than mine in the hall), I left her alone, and unloved—with no one to care for her Save a couple of dozen servants And a doting father and mother. Tom Hall. CAUTION NECESSARY. “CARDS NEVER LIES, AN’ YOU'RE TO MARRY A RUSSIAN MILINGTARY OCCIFER, A WIDDERER, WHO OWNS A CASTILE AN’ A BLACK HORSE, AN’ A CARRIDGE WITH RED AN’ YALLER WHEELS, BUT THERE'S AN EMPRESS WOT'S JELLUS OF YER AN’ YER GOT TO BE KEERFUL.” THE TRIALS OF A MILLIONAIRE. “TAM THE UNLUCKIEST MAN ALIVE.” “WHAT'S THE MATTER?” “Wuy, [ HEARD THAT SHE WAS ENGAGED, So 1 WENT AROUND AND PROPOSED TO HER SO THAT SHE WOULDN'T THINK I HAD DEEN TRIFLING WITH HER.” ‘‘AND WASN'T SHE ENGAGED 2” “YES, BUT SHE BROKE IT OFF, SINCERE THAN HIS.” SHE SAID MY LOVE WAS MORE RS. LAKELY AUDITORIUM: I suppose we must begin to think of getting ready for the World’s Fair. MR. LAKELY AUDITORIUM: I have thought of it. How do these two advertisements strike you ? “FoR RENT—A large, elegantly furnished double house, near the Fair Grounds. Reasonable terms to good tenant.” “WANTED IMMEDIATELY—A small furnished flat on the North Side. One without a spare room preferred.” comicbooks.com