Life, 1899-06-08 · page 6 of 20
Life — June 8, 1899 — page 6: what you’re looking at
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# Political Cartoon Analysis: Life Magazine Page 481 **Main Cartoon (top):** Three men dine while military figures parade in background. Caption reads "Before a little of the beef was spoiled—what of that?" This appears to satirize political figures dismissing military concerns or scandals as trivial. **"Our Good Sense" Section:** Discusses Admiral George Dewey's homecoming celebration. The text argues Dewey deserves rest rather than exhausting official functions, and proposes giving him money for a residence instead of elaborate public entertainments. **Bottom Section:** Five silhouette profiles labeled "Who Are They?" - likely contemporary political or military figures the contemporary reader would recognize. The page satirizes the tension between public spectacle and practical concerns regarding celebrated military figures.
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“SUPPOSE 4 LITTLE OF THE BEEP Was SPOILED—WHAT OF THAT?" bo @ DMIRAL GEO. Bis] He is enervated by the continued strain of Therefore we are and celebrations Our Good Sense. DEWEY has started for home. his long stay in the tropics, and wearied by responsibility under which he has lived. arranging for him a series of banquets which would make & well man sick, He wants to rest, and therefore we are going to fatigue and bore him with the attentions of official and officious persons who are thinking more of gain- ing notoriety for themselves than of who Admiral Dewey is and what he has done. These entertainments are to cost a lot of money, Admiral Dewey has little. The Admirai isa widower, with no family except a son, Therefore we are going to present him with a large and handsome residence, which it will takea large income properly to maintain, Weare going to insist that he shall ‘WHO ARE HEY? live in Washington, without inquiring whether perhaps he wouldn't prefer to pass his declining years in some other neighborhood than that of politicians aud office-seekers. Half a million dollars is a small part of what will be spent in welcoming Admiral Dewey home. Why not give that sum to him and let him spend it himself? RASSE: I see that the price of Stock Exchauge seats is constantly rising in value. Brave: Yes, It won't be long before they cost as much as seats in the Sevate.