Life, 1899-01-19 · page 17 of 20
Life — January 19, 1899 — page 17: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
The main cartoon, titled "The Hurricane and the Deputy," shows two figures encountering what appears to be violent urban chaos—likely depicting a street disturbance or riot. The cartoon's satire targets law enforcement's inability to manage social disorder; the "deputy" represents an ineffectual official facing overwhelming "hurricane" (sudden violent upheaval). The page is primarily **advertisements** for luxury goods: Eagle Liqueurs (Cincinnati whiskey), Sozodont toothpaste (endorsed by actress Sarah Bernhardt), Esterbrook pens, Rhine Violets perfume, and cocktail recipes. These ads reflect early 20th-century American consumer culture. The cartoonist credited as "Polichinette" uses the classic figure of Pulcinella (a stock character from commedia dell'arte) to satirize modern disorder. The contrast between refined consumer goods and urban chaos suggests Life magazine's sophisticated audience—wealthy enough to purchase imported liqueurs and fine products, yet anxious about social unrest and lawlessness.
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