Life

May 21, 1896

The Bicycle Age Begins

Inside:  A bill is introduced to include military training in the public schools; McKinley might be the next nominee for President; Horoscope for McKinley; Bicycle sketch; Full page Oliver HERFORD - space and planets; Centerfold is Charles Dana Gibson and the woman's nightmare of how men see her as unattractive; The Constitution of the U.S. in parody; the bloomer girl's wedding. Full page print - a country fair on the banks of the Nile.  ads. Lots of other items.

This original magazine is well illustrated with humorous sketches as well as serious issues of the day. Stereotypical views of Irish, Jews, Chinese and Black. Indians were treated the same but sympathetically. Beautiful women grace its pages. These were purchased from the original accountants years ago and are uncirculated. 

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