Life, 1898-05-12 · page 20 of 20
Life — May 12, 1898 — page 20: what you’re looking at
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This satirical cartoon depicts three figures in formal attire appearing distressed or exasperated—likely representing political or social figures of the era, though specific identities aren't labeled. The title "A Buck Bored" suggests commentary on wealthy or aristocratic men ("bucks") experiencing ennui or dissatisfaction despite their privileged status. The sketch ridicules the idle boredom of the upper class, a common theme in Life magazine's satirical content. Without clearer labeling or contextual clues, the specific targets remain unclear, but the cartoon likely mocks the complaints or complaints of privileged men, suggesting their problems are trivial compared to ordinary citizens' concerns. The page itself is primarily advertising (Evans' Ale, Pears' Soap, bicycles, typewriters, insurance), with this cartoon serving as the magazine's editorial commentary.
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Evans’ Ale Is the onty ale quali- fed for use Ona ‘Yacht— or pleasure craft of any kiod — because there is no sediment, and because it is Always Ready for use in a storm just as well asacalm. The ale that cannot spoil FOR THE TEETH Absolutely tree from all inju- rious substances. Perfect in 34th Annuat Statem i or tue fragrance and delicacy. . ‘ : oe far , Bicente. Send Sr. stamp for sample “a Ovek BoRED.” — — INSURANCE COMPAN] P b | Chartered 1863. (Stock.) Lit #. TRY Accident Insurance, H JAMES G. BATTERSON, Pre Hartford, Conn., January 1,1 What is wanted of soap |paid-Up Capital, $1,000 The Idea! Freach Tocte for the skin is to wash it ASSETS Real Ratate, ry FOR BODY AND BRAIN | Clean and not hurt it. | UascosthiP" sy attieas. is Gince 1863, Endorsed by Medical Paculty Pure soap does that. This : immediate lasting efficacious agreeable | is why we want pure soap; . Se ARIAN! WINE od oareyorted A tea Bonds, r Absolutely Reliable Always | And when we say pure, aurea et is + . Bas STANDARD we mean without alkali, | Otlersectasa boas, . PRIGES emington Pears’ is pure; no free alkali. There are a thou- Total Ansets, Standard Typewriter. sand virtues of soap; this WYCKOFF, SEAMANS & BENEDICT, a Ton can |i 327 Broadway, New York, one is enough. You can 5 Tentaetc, . . trust a soap that has no Total Liabilities... biting alkali in it. ne Se | ‘ : Surplus to Stockholders, SOLD BY AGENTS j , 4 All sorts of stores sell it, especially mee eee EVERYWHERE ww” « ” druggists: all sorts of peonle use it. STATISTICS TO DATE t \. _ _ — Lire DerartXeyt. i, WHY YOU SHOULD RIDE A i \ incontestable Facts in favor of the superiority of our taaded tinder Crescent Bicycle! } | Bj OLD GROW RYE cae — Tt has maintained Its eupertority k over allotbers for neariy apentury. The PRICE as well as the QUALI ' git nas che tent spriog of sweater ts If you buy a Cres be annoyed by having a duplicate of your wheel advertised i] ! ihr at department-store prices. Cres. i , i 5 ee ee eealier ce than cents are sold through bicycle deal- iy | any otnerin the United State ersonly. i 1 hese matters interest the invalid ae aT eee aes] ie iM Fenn H. B. KIRK & CO., Sanne on Sole Bottlers, sacs 69 FULTON STREET. Atso Broadway and 2th Street, X.Y [GEORGE ELLIS Agents for JOHN E. MORRIS, GREAT WESTERN CHAMPAGNE VAR VEVESTER C. DUNES, comicbooks.com