Life — February 10, 1898 — page 9: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# John W. Goff This page features a portrait sketch of **John W. Goff**, identified by the caption below the image. The etching-style portrait shows an older man with distinctive facial hair—a full beard and prominent mustache—rendered in the detailed line-work typical of late 19th/early 20th-century satirical magazine illustration. Without additional context on this specific page, the exact nature of the satire or Goff's prominence is unclear. However, given *Life* magazine's focus on political and social commentary, Goff was likely a notable public figure of the period—possibly a politician, businessman, or social figure worthy of satirical attention. The portrait itself appears straightforward rather than overtly caricatured, suggesting the commentary may have been textual rather than visual.