Life, 1892-07-28 · page 5 of 16
Life — July 28, 1892 — page 5: what you’re looking at
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# Page Analysis: Life Magazine Humor This page contains two unrelated humorous pieces: **"How It Is Usually Done"** (left): A visual gag about dog training. It shows a well-behaved dog being praised, contrasted with the same dog progressively misbehaving—refusing commands, becoming nervous, getting angry—and finally attacking. The caption suggests that "sensible dogs" will eventually rebel against training, implying satirical commentary on obedience and control. **"Please Return"** (center/right): A poem about a lost kiss and crown, with dialogue between characters named Bingo and Mrs. Bingo. It appears to be lighthearted romantic humor about a mislaid item and marital misunderstanding, concluding with Bingo accepting blame. Both pieces are domestic, non-political satire typical of early 20th-century Life magazine—focused on everyday social situations and human (or canine) behavior rather than current events.
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HOW IT IS USUALLY DONE. TAKE ANY QUIRT, WELL BEHAVED DOG AND. YUT A MUZZLE ON HIM, LIKE A SENSIBLE DOG HE WILL TRY TO GET IT ovr. WHEN ME FINDS HE CANNOT aie Ui M i “Way, WILLIE GREEX, YOU DON'T KNOW WHAT A BOASTER 18! SuPPosE Tommy TOODLES WERE TO COME TO YOU AND SAY HE EXCELLED ALL THE OTHER BOYS IN THEIR STUDIES; THAT HE COULD JUMP HIGHER, RUN FASTER, SWIM BETTER, AND COULD OUTDO EVERY BOY IN THE SCHOOL AT EVERY- THIxc. Now, WHAT WOULD YoU CALL Tomsy Toootes 2” Willie Green (with decision): A LIAR! PLEASE RETURN. OW all you pretty maids in town Take heed of my sad plight. I've lost a kiss—I'll give a crown To get it back to-night. I threw it, poet like, I own, Up toa silvery star. [ must confess I should have known I could not throw so far, But, Oh, surprise! it circled ‘round And sank as though ‘twere laden With love—when almost to the ground "Twas caught by some young maiden. And that young maid I wish to find. I've lost a kiss, alack ! It is not hers. She'll not be kind Unless she gives it back. Tom Hall. INGO: Since your mother came that whis- key hasn't lasted half so long. Mrs. BINGO: Dear me. You don’t mean to accuse her, do you ? BINGO: Great Scott. No. I'm the guilty one. 18 THE ThE To CRY AND SET THE MOB ON HIM, WITH THE USUAL RESULT. “MAD comicbooks.com