Life, 1894-07-26 · page 10 of 14
Life — July 26, 1894 — page 10: what you’re looking at
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# Analysis This page contains two cartoons about labor unrest and "Strategy in the Tropics." **Left cartoon**: Shows a figure climbing down a drainpipe from a building while another waits below with the caption "LET'S TRY TO CATCH HIM ALIVE." This appears to reference labor violence or a strike, with the imagery suggesting an escape during conflict. **Right cartoon**: Titled "THE THRIFT" and "STRATEGY IN THE TROPICS," depicts colonial-era figures (one holding an umbrella) with what appears to be an ostrich. The satire seems to mock imperialist attitudes or resource exploitation in tropical regions. **Text**: A dialogue addressing "Mr. George M. Pullman" discusses labor strikes, violence, and the government's role in suppressing them through public opinion. The piece argues capitalists haven't adequately considered workers' grievances and that public belief shaped the strike's outcome. This likely references the 1894 Pullman Strike.
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