Life, 1894-03-22 · page 11 of 22
Life — March 22, 1894 — page 11: what you’re looking at
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# "The Usual Race About This Time of Year" This satirical illustration depicts what appears to be a chaotic horse race among allegorical or caricatured figures. The title suggests this is an annual recurring event—likely referencing seasonal political or social competition. The accompanying verse (partially visible) discusses a "safety bid" and mentions "Primacy Sea," suggesting nautical or maritime metaphors mixed with competitive racing imagery. The sketch shows figures in dynamic, struggling positions around horses and racing elements, rendered in expressive ink work typical of early 20th-century Life magazine satire. Without clearer OCR of the full text or more specific historical dating, the exact political figures or events referenced remain uncertain, though the composition clearly mocks some form of predictable yearly scramble or competition among society's prominent figures.
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Machine-transcribed from the original scan — historical spelling and the odd misread are preserved.
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