Life, 1892-11-10 · page 7 of 16
Life — November 10, 1892 — page 7: what you’re looking at
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# Analysis of Life Magazine Page 265 This page contains several distinct humor pieces rather than a cohesive political cartoon: **"The Poet's Morn"** - A poem by Walter Sierri Bigelow celebrating domestic morning routines (chickens, kitchen fire, Aurora's chariot), presented with a classical illustration. **"Too Easy"** and **"A Joy Forever"** - Brief comedic dialogue snippets about courtship, poking fun at young romance and gender dynamics of the era. **"Racing Term"** - A cartoon titled "Bad for the Talent" depicts horse racing mishaps, likely satirizing equestrian sports or gambling culture. **"Remarkable Weather"** - A final dialogue joke about catching a cold, presented with an illustration of two women. The page represents typical turn-of-century Life magazine humor: light social satire targeting courtship customs, domestic life, and leisure activities, with an emphasis on wordplay and visual gags rather than political commentary.
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“WHO YER CHASEN AFTER NOW, SHERIFF 2” “Story Sam. He's BEEN HOLDEN UP A LOT OF DOMINIES.”” “ DID HE TAKE EVERYTHING THEY HAD?” “YES; EVERYTHING BUT THER RELIGION, HE HADN'T THE MEART TO TAKE THAT.” RACING TERM. xe BAD FOR THE TALENT. 265 THE POET’S MORN, HE sun in riartial splendor rose, ce And put the shades of night to . t rout; <r) \ x I lightly leaped from my re- i. _ pose, £ To tet the chickens out. The glorious day moves on % apace; The latest lingering stars (Ee Ro LA expire ; -T¢o I turn from gazing into ‘ space, And light the kitchen fire. y Ah, how Aurora's coursers speed ! Roll on, triumphant chariot, roll! I'll follow on my winged steet, When I've put on the coal. Walter Storrs Bigelow. TOO EASY. K! Y WINSLOW: I don't see why it should be so hard for a young man to say “ No.” Tom De Witt: No; you girls seem to find it easy enough. A JOY FOREVER. ARD is engaged to Mamie Eccles.” “ Why, he has only known her a week.” “True. But he invited her to go to the theatre last evening, and she didn’t keep him waiting.” First American: REMARKABLE WEATHER WE ARE HAVING, Second: MOST EXTRAORDINARY! I HAVEN'T CAUGHT A FRESH COLD FOR A WEEK, * aaa comicbooks.com