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# Life Magazine Page 115 - Analysis This page contains several satirical pieces typical of Life magazine's social commentary: **"The Triumph of Cupid"** (left poem): A sentimental poem about romantic longing, illustrated with a classical Cupid figure. **"Athenian"** (top right): Mocks New York papers' criticism of Boston's recent prominence, expressing that Boston deserves national recognition for its cultural achievements and library acquisitions. **"At Long Branch"** (middle): A dialogue where Dreistein asks Wansupulver about enjoying the branch this summer. Wansupulver complains about too many Christians present—likely an antisemitic reference reflecting period prejudices. **"No"** (bottom): References Mr. McKinley not being seen in newspapers since 1880, dismissing rumors about him as unreliable gossip before an upcoming November election (likely 1896). The illustration shows a domestic scene of a woman and child with reading material.
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-> LIFE: THE TRIUMPH OF CUPID. H E came in busy hours— My holidays are few— He brought the scent of flowers, And whispered, dear, of you. I vowed that I would flay him, And scourge him out of sight; Nay more, I vowed to slay him, The mischief-making sprite. I gave him caustic chiding, Let fly a poisoned dart. Presto! the lad was hiding Safely within my heart! There all day long he chatters Of someone's charm and grace ; Till nothing really matters Except to see your face. T would I had not chidden, Nor tried the sprite to kill ; For in my heart safe hidden He works his wayward will, Geraldine Meyrick. N EW YORK is very much to be con- gratulated on the prospect of having a quiet pavement on Fifth Avenue. The din of Fifth Avenue as paved at present, during the months when the carriage-people of the town are at home, is one of the wonders of the modern world. Goixo into a pecu The assurance that it is to be —_—_. abated gives timely encourage- ment to the hope tersely expressed in the familiar language of a noted poet— We may be happy yet, You bet! AT LONG BRANCH. REISTEIN: Ach, my tear Mr. Wansenpulver, ant how are you enjoying de Pranch dis summer? WANSENPULVER: Not so vell. Dere are too many Christians here, I haf seen four to-day. NO. IFE refuses to believe that Mr. McKinley has not seen a newspaper since 1880. His utter- ances on certain questions appear to bear out this rumor; but, personally, we refuse to believe it of the man we intend to vote for in November. Wart TILL 115 ATHENIAN. T HERE scems to bea tendency in cer- tain New York papers to jeer at the Boston Ancients and their recent invasion of England. This is pure env; And at the present time Boston should be receiving tribute from the entire Nation. She has borne up splendidly under some heavy blows, and Lirr, for one, has a deep and sincere respect for any Athens that can pay for and publicly exhibit such a hollow mockery, as the panel by Puvis de Chavannes, in her new library. is always able to adapt himself to circumstances, only succeeds generally in making an aggressive nuisance of himself. “MAMMA, PLEASE TAKE THE SLIVER OUT UF MY FINGE! YOUR FATHER COMES HOME. ARTICLE ON THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO CHILDREN.” I'M IN THE MIDST OF AN comicbooks.com