Life Magazine – August 4, 1898 (# 817)

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Cover : Theodore Roosevelt riding a bucking bronco while shooting off two pistols, Teddy the Terror, art by C. J. Budd.  This one is not signed, but is one of his distinctive styles with a very realistic head and the remainder more rough.

– Full page art or cartoon art by F. T. Attwood (July), C. J. Budd (Crying woman in carriage, “She refused him, as she thought that he would propose again.” “And did he?” “Oh, yes. But it was to another girl.”), William H. Walker (Do you ever think of marrying?), From Journal Amusant (The next exhibition of automobiles).
– Quarter page ad for the Westminster Kennel club show with art of two dogs.
– Two page centerspread art by Charles Dana Gibson, curious almost-blank style, “The lass that loved a sailor,” old lady alone on beach next to old ship wreck.
– Some current events include : We want Senator Proctor to go to Santiago and investigate the behavior of the Cubans under General Garcia, We hear that the Cubans are of no use whatsoever … only drawing rations, picking up discarded clothing, and killing wounded Spaniards, Professor Norton debates Senator Hoar.
– OK, here is a word 2Neat has never before seen in print : HEBDOMADAL = weekly.
– And many more smaller artworks, cartoon art, and ads … a very entertaining vintage publication!
– And much more 1898   2Neat antique Life magazine content – cool!

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