Life, 1892-08-18 · page 5 of 14
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# Analysis of Life Magazine Page 89 The top cartoon titled "Self Sacrifice" depicts a scene where a woman (Polly) is dragging her reluctant husband (Mr. Chysning, described as "the greatest bore on the island") along for a vacation. The satire mocks husbands who avoid leisure time, with Polly forcing her husband away despite his resistance—illustrating the domestic power dynamic where wives compel reluctant spouses into social activities. Below is a sketch-style illustration showing people in a natural landscape, accompanying dialogue between Mrs. Beacon and Harry about writing a history of the world. The right column contains "Life's Ticket"—campaign notes for political candidates Ward McAllister (President) and Albert E. Wettin (Vice-President), with satirical commentary on campaign procedures and objections to the candidates' qualifications.
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SELF SACRIFICE. “WHO IS THAT WITH You, PoLLy ?” “MR. CHYNNING, THE GREATEST BORE ON THE ISLAND,” “THEN WHY ARE YOU WITH HIM SO MUCH?" “ BECAUSE IT WILL BE SURE TO GET TO MY HUSBAND'S EARS AND BRING A VACATION.” HIM HERE, It’s THE ONLY Way I CAN MAKE HIM TAKE RS. BEACON (thinking to put Harry at his ease): And what are you doing with yourself these days, Harry? HARRY (aef six): World. I am-now writing a history of the Gentleman in centre: REMEMBER, LADIES, YOU ARE NOT TO FIRE UNTIL | DROP MY HANDKERCHIEF, Do I UNDERSTAND YOU TO SAY THIS IS TO BE A DUEL TO THE DEATH? Ladies (sepulchrally): IT 181 Juan (concealed behind rocks): DEAR, DEAR ME, TO THINK THAT 1 SHOULD BE THE CAUSE OF THIS! LIFE’S TICKET. For PResipent, WARD MCALLISTER, Of New York and Newport, For Vick- PRESIDENT, ALBERT E. WETTIN, Of Wales. ‘ CAMPAIGN NOTES. QUE candidates have not yet been notified of the honor that has been thrust upon them, but arrangements are on foot to secure the Madison Square Garden or some convenient ten-acre lot for the purpose of breaking the news to them as gently as possible, Numerous brass bands will also be provided. THE Gentlemen's Sons’ Chowder Club of the Eighth Ward has made our candidates honorary members of that organization. Next Thursday evening the Club will call at the residence of the head of the ticket and notify him of his election. HE objection has been raised that our candidate for the Vice- Presidency is not an American citizen, This need not be con- sidered, as LiFe has paid a Tammany judge five dollars to naturalize him, THE supporters of the ticket are in a quandary about the selection of a chairman for the National Committee. The question has practically narrowed down to a contest among John L. Sullivan, Col. Daniel McGinty, Chas. A. Dana, Dr. Keeley, Private lams and Dr. Mary Walker. AN undertone canvass-back on a background of baccarat chips has been suggested as an appropriate campaign button. “THE mud-stinging has already begun. One of our loathsome con- temporaries hints that our candidate once refused an invitation to dine at a friend's expense. Bring on your proofs, gentlemen—bring on your proofs! We defy you, and we regard your vile calumny with the contempt it deserves. RS, BANGUPP: Marie, I wish you would take my diamond ring to a jeweler’s and have it cleaned, MARIE: Yes'm. Mrs. BANGuPP: By the way, you might as well take my lorgnette, too, and’ have it polished. One is of no use without the other. comicbooks.com