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# "Her Usual Luck" - Life Magazine, April 19, 1900 This political cartoon depicts Lady Columbia (the female personification of America, identified by her classical dress and crown) seated on a throne, flanked by two men in suits who appear to be politicians or statesmen. The caption reads "TAKE ME!" and "I DON'T LIKE EITHER OF YOU!" with a response "YOU'RE BOUND TO TAKE ONE OF US, ALL THE SAME." The cartoon likely satirizes the 1900 U.S. presidential election, suggesting Columbia (the nation) is unhappy with both major party candidates but has no choice but to accept one. The "usual luck" title implies America repeatedly finds itself in this predicament—forced to choose between undesirable political options. The ornate left border contains decorative satirical vignettes typical of Life's design.
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VOLUME XXXV. NEW YORK, APRIL 19, 1900. NUMBER 910, Entered at the New York Post Office as Second-Ciass Mail Matter. Copyright, 1900, by Livg PUBLISHING ComPANY. HER USUAL LUCK. Both: TARE MEL Columbia : BUT 1 DON'T LIKE EITHER OF YOU! Roth: YOU'RE BOUND TO TAKE ONE OF U8, ALL THE SAME.