Life, 1895-11-28 · page 7 of 26
Life — November 28, 1895 — page 7: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
# November Satirical Cartoons from Life Magazine This page contains several political cartoons mocking current events and figures. The central image shows a figure "On the Ragged Edge," apparently depicting hardship or precarious circumstances. Other visible captions reference: - "Sham's Dunraven" (likely a sailing scandal involving Lord Dunraven) - "Collegiate Exercises" (showing rowdy students) - "Mr. Newpop of Russia" with "I have eaten the canary!" (appears to reference Russian political figures) - "Gore!" with "Exchange or Barter" - "Extension of Civil Service Rules" The "Tyler, Tex" shield suggests Texas political content. Without clearer dates visible, the specific November and year remain uncertain, but the cartoons employ exaggeration and caricature typical of 1890s-era American political satire addressing contemporary political and social issues.
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Machine-transcribed from the original scan — historical spelling and the odd misread are preserved.
Toenrm CAs ony nse EXTENSION of Cv SERVICE, “ROLES —: == Mt NEwPop OF RUSSIA= = “rH Qa == COLLEGIATE, EXERCISES s = AVE, EATEN THR CANARY!” ===