Life — October 13, 1904 — page 4: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# Analysis of Life Magazine Page 354 (October 18, 1904) This page discusses the 1904 presidential campaign, focusing on Judge Herrick as a New York gubernatorial candidate. The text defends Herrick's character against Democratic attacks, arguing his reputation is sound despite claims he was a "partisan boss" with Albany political ties. The cartoons (small illustrations with playing children and figures) appear to satirize campaign mudslinging—though their exact meaning is unclear without clearer visibility. The page critiques both parties' campaign tactics, particularly criticizing Democratic attacks on Herrick while also mocking a young diplomat's diplomatic immunity controversy. The overall tone suggests Life magazine viewed the 1904 campaign as increasingly bitter and character-focused rather than issue-based.