Life Magazine – March 10, 1887 (# 219)

– Nice verse by M.E.W. and large art “This Morning” by H. W. McVickar.
– Editorial about the odd and impromptu speech subject change by James Russell Lowell.
– Gossipy comment on Sir Charles Dilke and his new half million dollars.
– Two whole pages of sly humor pertaining to explorers, Exploring Expedition to the Wild West, Captain Blizzard Blazier, includes five pieces of art by W. A. Rogers, three with a kayak or canoe.
– Charming small cartoon by Charles Dana Gibson about injured young boy who is happy he won’t have to wash his hands and face for a week.
– Great two page center spread art by Charles Dana Gibson with military leaders and cannon, Who Opens the Ball?
– Half page cartoon by O. Herford, A Souvenir of the Wild West.
– Half page art by H. A. Ogden, “Impressions of Ruddygore”
– Full page that is the 27th annual statement of the Equitable Life Assurance Society.
–  Each original Life magazine has MUCH more excellent historic and fun 1887 content than is listed here – 2Neat!!