Life, 1895-06-20 · page 7 of 16
Life — June 20, 1895 — page 7: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
# Explanation for Modern Readers This Life magazine page features political commentary contrasting two figures: **Cleveland** and **Harrison** (likely President Grover Cleveland and Benjamin Harrison, rivals in 1880s-90s politics). The main cartoon depicts an ant or insect in fire, illustrating "The Old Boy's" complaint about religious discussion being "too damned hot." The article "A Marked Contrast" compares the two men's personalities and public personas. The *Tribune* characterized Cleveland as a "poseur" seeking attention, while Harrison is described as modest and retiring, avoiding the spotlight. The piece suggests Harrison maintains a dignified background presence, contrasting sharply with Cleveland's more visible public engagement. The final quoted joke about "dudes" smoking cigarettes appears unrelated commentary on contemporary social habits.
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i Ri Mi The Old Boy: SO YOU DIDN'T BELIEVE THERE WAS ANY SUCH PLACE AS THIS, EH! HOW DO YOU FEEL ABOUT IT NOW ? Voice from the Bottomless Pit: OW! 17'S TOO DAMNED HOT TO DISCUSS RELIGION ! A MARKED CONTRAST. There is certainly a marked difference between the two HE New York 7Zrédune, in men. On the silver question Cleveland's position is un- referring to Harrison and mistakable, but Mr. Harrison is so modest and retiring about Cleveland in the same breath recent- it that no one knows just what his views are. Perhaps he ly, took occasion to contrast the two does not himself. But Mr. Harrison has been known to men and their personalities. Cle pose. For instance, during his recent visit to New York, « land, said the 7riéune, has always and if the 7rzsune has eyes to see, it will detect just behind been a “ poseur” before the Ameri- the delicately rounded ear in the background of Mr. Eastman can people, never losing an oppor- Johnson's picture the faint but unmistakable outlines of an tunity to produce an effect ; whereas —_ active presidential bee. Brother Harrison, modest and re- —E tiring little man that he is, has always. ee UDES will smoke the deadly cigarette.” kept himself in the background. “Yes, that’s one good thing about dudes.” oo comicnooks,