Life Magazine – July 2, 1896 (# 705) – 4th of July

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Cover : Fourth of July with drum majorette, art by Chas. H. Johnson.

– Full page art or cartoon art by F. G. Attwood (June, pertaining to Gold standard), Otto Toaspern (Gorgeous art, woman modeling new trousers / bloomers), Hy Mayer (in blue : Archaeological Studies : a Theban bargain counter).- Lovely 1/3 page artwork by Albert D. Blashfield pertaining to Rabbits courting.
– Two page centerspread art by F. T. Richards, Discovery of the Vanderbilt family by the Duke of Marlborough, shows them as Native Americans surrounded by bags of money while the Duke is poor.
– Some current events include : Mr. Hanna and his convention in St. Louis (Republican National convention), Candidate McKinley, Prince of Wales won the Derby with Persimmon, Gold vs. Silver Standard, Chicago proposes to erect a bronze statue to George F. Root (song writer), Suit of Mr. Belasco against Mr. Fairbank.
– And many more smaller artworks, cartoon art, and ads … a very entertaining vintage publication!
– And much more 1896   2Neat antique Life magazine content – cool!