Life, 1903-09-24 · page 6 of 20
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The cartoon depicts three figures wearing sandwich boards reading "CHEAP TO-DAY," illustrating economic hardship during what appears to be a period of inflation or economic crisis. The figures—two adults and a child—represent ordinary New Yorkers advertising themselves or goods as inexpensive, suggesting desperation in the marketplace. This satirizes the economic conditions where people and commodities have become devalued. The repetition of "CHEAP TO-DAY" emphasizes the temporary nature of bargains, implying prices constantly fluctuate. The inclusion of a child makes the social commentary sharper—economic distress affects entire families. The cartoon's title anchors it as commentary on urban working-class struggles, likely from the early 20th century when *Life* magazine focused on social satire and economic critique.
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