Life, 1892-11-03 · page 3 of 16
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# Analysis of Life Magazine Page (Volume XX, Number 514) **Top Cartoon:** Depicts a horse-drawn wagon labeled "FINE ART" traveling through New York streets. The caption references Cy Bartlett encountering a "grand tally ho" on Fifth Avenue—apparently an unusual sight. This appears to satirize either the incongruity of rural/sporting imagery in urban Manhattan or possibly mocks pretentious displays of wealth and leisure activities among the wealthy. **Middle Section:** "What Could She Do?" is a humorous poem by Edward W. Barnard about a woman's dilemma if kissed—exploring social propriety and acceptable responses to romantic advances, reflecting early 20th-century concerns about proper female behavior and decorum. **Bottom Section:** Brief comic dialogue about McKinley Democrats, Anarchists, and a man's drinking capacity—likely contemporary political commentary, though specific references remain unclear.
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pinatis VOLUME Xx. NUMBER 514. Reuben Wayback (on box): WHEN Cy BARTLETT, DOWN TER PODUNK CORNERS, TOLD 'BOUT THE GRAND TALLY HOES HE SEEN ON Firth AVENOO, I NEVER THOUGHT I'D COME UP TER YORK AND RIDE ON ONE OF 'EM FER FIVE CENTS, B'GOSH ! WHAT COULD SHE DO? F I kissed you would you be in- Dignant with me—make resistance ? Flush and blush and order me in Tragic tones to " keep my distance ?” Break your pretty voice in two Calling some one to assist you— Tell me, sweet, what would you do If | kissed you? If you kissed me I might scold you Under certain circumstances ; And at more than arms-length hold you To discourage your advances, But if none were near but you— As at this minute—to assist me, Tell me, please, what coud I do If you kissed me? Edward W. Barnard. LIABLE TO GO OFF AT ANY MOMENT. RIMUS: I see McKinley thinks the Democrats are as dangerous as the Anarchists. SECUNDUS: Have they been throwing any bombs ? Primus: No; but they go around exploding his theories. A‘LUCKY MAN. LEVERTON: Did you ever see a man who could stand as much liquor as Tanker ? JaGway (sadly): No, Some men are born lucky. comicbooks.com