Life, 1892-12-22 · page 5 of 16
Life — December 22, 1892 — page 5: what you’re looking at
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# "LIFE" Magazine Page 361 - Analysis This page contains several unrelated humorous sketches typical of early 20th-century satirical magazines: **"Love Levels All"** depicts a young couple declaring eternal devotion despite class differences—social commentary on romance transcending social hierarchy. **"Not According to Hoyle"** references card-game rules, likely mocking improper conduct in courtship or society. **"In a Pastoral Country"** presents a rural schoolteacher story about Lot's wife, apparently contrasting urban and country knowledge. **"A Self Interested Prescription"** shows a doctor-patient exchange about cigars and health—typical period satire about contradictory medical advice or masculine habits. **"Fresh Young Man"** depicts an office scenario with a typewriter and clerical worker. The sketches use gentle humor about social conventions, relationships, and professional life rather than targeting specific political figures or events.
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SO MARD TO KNOW WHAT ARTHUR FoR IVE GIVEN HIMUA MANICURE SET AND AN ATER: Lrnink THis YEAR TP witt ney iit a Lovrs IAMBER Is LOUIS QUINZE, YOU KNOW “ir TO GIVE Cumisttas t NOON TEA SET. Quixze cLoc| NOT ACCORDING TO HOYLE. % “C PID is the little joker In the game of love,” said he, P But the ugly Jack of Diamonds ‘Takes more hearts,” responded she. LEARNED SOMETHING ANYWAY. OM KEYES: Have you given up the idea of taking singing lessons ? fF CARRIE D'ALTO: Yes. I found it would take me three years to learn to sing as well as I thought I sang already. RESH YOUNG MAN (fo pretty typewriter): |s this Mr, Jones's office ? PRETTY TYPEWRITER (/acontcally): Next door. Y.M. (aaxious to continue conversation): How do | ‘Turn the knob and open the door. LOVE LEVELS ALL. Young Lady: We CAN NEVER WED, THINK OF OUR POSITIONS IN SOCIETY, YOU AN O'SHAUGHNESSY, AN’ ME A SIIPLE Dury ? Young Man (solemnly): 1 WAVE SAID T WILL MARRY YoU*AND TWILL. WHEN DID A O'SHAUGHNESSY EVER BREAK HIS WORD? THE OATH IS REGISTERED! IN A PASTORAL COUNTRY. I BEL had spent the most of her five years ona catlle ranch, and while at her grandfather's home in the’eity, she was taken to Sunday School for the The teacher told the story of Lot's wife, and Isabel listened very attentively. The teacher ended the story by saying, or all E know, the pillar of salt may be there now. . Was that a cattle country 2?" asked Isabel. “Yes; I think so,” replied the teacher. “ Well, let me tell you,” with an air of superior knowledge, “those cattle would have licked her up long ago.” A SELF INTERESTED PRESCRIPTION. NCLE RASTUS wart, sonny ? shoulder an’ walk away. mustn't know where it went, Want to know how to cure that Take a dime an’ throw it over your You mustn't look after it, an’ you CHARLIE: Well, I guess I'll try it some other time, uncle. If 1 threw it over my shoulder while you were around I'm afraid | would know where it had gone. ATIENT: And you attribute my trouble to smoking ? Docror: Yes. PaTieNr: Oh, doctor, must I give up my cigars ? Docror: Yes, and get a better brand, ‘CHRISTMAS TIDE.” comicbooks.com