Life — March 19, 1903 — page 4: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# Life Magazine, March 19, 1903 This page contains political commentary rather than cartoons. The main article discusses **Mr. Addicks**, a Delaware politician being considered for Senate appointment. The text criticizes Addicks as unfit for office, suggesting he's essentially a proxy for another senator rather than an independent candidate. The piece also praises **John D. Rockefeller**, noting his departure to California for health reasons. The author argues Rockefeller, despite his enormous wealth and ruthless business methods, possesses admirable personal qualities—calling him "Superhuman" in character and suggesting his public image unfairly conflates his business practices with his humanity. The overall tone critiques both political corruption (Addicks) and wealth-based prejudice (Rockefeller).