Life, 1893-07-13 · page 7 of 16
Life — July 13, 1893 — page 7: what you’re looking at
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# Page Analysis: Life Magazine, Page 23 **Main Cartoon (Top):** A woman rides a large dragon-like creature while a man observes from a window. The caption reads: "Goodness, gracious, Shie! Have I got 'em again?" / "Got what, Pop? Why, this is only a Ramphornynchus for your ark collection." / "Oh!" This is a humorous domestic scene mocking collecting hobbyists. A "Ramphornynchus" is a pterosaur (extinct flying reptile). The joke: the husband has acquired yet another specimen, while the wife tolerates his obsessive ark collecting—treating prehistoric creatures as casual acquisitions. The satire targets overcollecting and domestic indulgence. **Bottom Section:** Contains a poem titled "From a Buckboard" and a small illustration of a trout and dog with dialogue about fishing. The page primarily contains lighthearted domestic humor rather than political satire.
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“Goopyess, Gracious, SHem! Have | GoT 'EM acain ?” “Gor wat, Pop?) Wy, THIS 1s ONLY A RAMPHORYNCHUS FOR YOUR ARK COLLECTION.” | “Ont” FROM.IA BUCKBOARD. Why, home already ? Hasn't he been fast ? Come in and have some tea: it’s not half-past. Oh, won't he stand,—not even if he's tied ? Well then, good-by. I've had a lovely ride.—/. W. Tompkins, DRIVE? How lovely! Yes, I’ll go, of course. I'll get my things. . There now. Is this your horse ? He's such a nice big fellow. What's his name? It's Nelly? Oh! I hope—it’s very tame And steady. Yes, it is a perfect day. You're sure he won't lie down or run away ? You needn't laugh! All horses have their tricks, You don’t suppose he'll mind that pile of bricks ? Oh no, I'm not afraid,—unless he rears. Indeed the view is sweet. Just see his ears, One forward and one back! What can he mean? * How's that?‘ The Mountebanks?” I haven't been. I like her singing, but I can't see why You men adore her so. He's going to shy! Her acting seems to me quite commonplace, And then she’s so made up. Don’t let him race, | He might be hard to stop. Here comes a team ! Oh, goodness! There, I didn’t mean to scream. ‘Twas silly, wasn’t Look, here's a bump? What do you think it was that made him jump ? The Dog : He piow’T CATCH You THAT TIME. ‘ The Trout : | GUESS NOT; THERE ARE NO FLIES ON ME. . comicbooks.com