Life — September 25, 1902 — page 4: what you’re looking at

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# Page Analysis: Life Magazine, Vol. VI, No. 12 This page discusses automobiles and their social impact, with particular focus on driving etiquette and safety concerns. The main cartoon features a classical female figure (likely representing Fashion or Society) gesturing toward early automobiles and carriages. The text criticizes automobile drivers for dangerous behavior—speeding, reckless driving, and disregarding pedestrian safety. It advocates for driver education and self-discipline. There's also praise for William Allen Butler's literary work on automobile conduct. The final section briefly mentions Henry Watterson of Kentucky and the United States, crediting him with establishing a "smart set" that extended the zone of Southern society's notoriety. The satire targets the new automobile culture's safety hazards and drivers' lack of courtesy during this early motorcar era.