Life, 1900-09-27 · page 1 of 20
Life — September 27, 1900 — page 1: what you’re looking at
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# Analysis of Life Magazine Cover, September 27, 1900 The main cartoon depicts a large bear labeled "STARVATION" standing upright on hind legs, tossing a hat in the air. The caption reads "That Bear Will Always Be A Thorn in My Flesh." The bear likely represents the Boer War in South Africa (1899-1902), which was causing British military and economic hardship. The figure appears to be a caricatured British military or political leader expressing frustration that this conflict remains an ongoing problem. The "starvation" label suggests the war's devastating effects on soldiers and civilians. The decorative left border contains various ornamental vignettes typical of Life's satirical style. This reflects contemporary American editorial commentary on British imperial struggles in South Africa.
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VOLUME XXXVI. NEW YORK, SEPT. 27, 1900. NUMBER 983, Entered at the New York Post Office as Second-Class Mail Matter. Copyright, 1900, by Livz PUBLISHING ComPANy, “That Boar Will Always Be a Thorn in My Flesh.” comicbooks.com