Life, 1895-10-03 · page 1 of 26
Life — October 3, 1895 — page 1: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
# Life Magazine, October 3, 1895 This page features a satirical cartoon titled "Not Getting on Very Well." The illustration depicts a man struggling to control a stubborn horse that refuses to move forward, despite his efforts pulling on the reins while standing among rocks. The cartoon likely comments on a contemporary political or social situation where someone in power faces unexpected resistance or inability to achieve their goals—the horse representing an obstinate force or institution resisting the man's direction. Without identifying the specific figure, the image suggests frustration with stalled progress or failed leadership during this period. The elaborate decorative border on the left side is typical of Life magazine's ornate design aesthetic from the 1890s.
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Machine-transcribed from the original scan — historical spelling and the odd misread are preserved.
| am en ee teeta teeta Oo | eee | VOLUME XXVI. NEW YORK, OCTOBER 3, 1895. NUMBER 666. Entered at the New York Post Office as Second-Class Mail Matter. Copyright, 1895, by Mrrcnats. & Miture, LNICA NY» w f Svm. WSS ty, “ NOT GETTING ON VERY WELL.”