Life Magazine – July 4, 1895 (# 653) – 4th of July Number

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Cover : (red) Woman riding the British lion, “Life” made from fireworks with the American eagle sitting on the L, “Revenge is sweet,” art by Albert D. Blashfield.

– FOURTH OF JULY NUMBER.
– Full page art or cartoon art by Phil May (The Ladies’ idol … playing the piano, may also be signed Swain).
– A full page about Japan with six photos.
– Humorous depictions of Willie Gladstone, W. E. Gladstone.
– Quite wonderful two page centerspread art by F. T. Richards of a very fat couple on a bicycle built for two, with the British Lion running along beside, probably Queen Victoria and Prince consort Albert, celebrating the 4th of July, “The Fourth : an international celebration.”
– Some current events include : Mr. Choate is trying to get money out of Mr. Russell Sage for Mr. Laidlaw, Laidlaw – Sage trials, Lord Rosebery has not lasted very well as Premier, Suffrage for women.
– Interesting full page red Pabst beer ad with Egyptian theme.
– And many more smaller artworks, cartoon art, and ads … a very entertaining vintage publication!
– And much more 1895   2Neat antique Life magazine content – cool!