Life — October 13, 1904 — page 7: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# Life Magazine Page 357 - October 1904 This page features satirical portraits of actual figures from turn-of-the-century American crime and business scandals, labeled as "The Real" versions of notorious characters: 1. **John D. Rockefeller** - depicted as an angelic figure with a halo, mocking his public image versus his ruthless business practices 2. **Willing Rockefeller** - shown as a demonic/villainous character, contrasting with his brother's saintly portrayal 3. **Hennery H. Dodgers** (likely a fictional name representing a con artist) 4. **Thomas W. Lawless-Son** - caricatured holding money, referencing the text's mention of "Handsome Boston Tom," a known swindler The accompanying letters are reader responses criticizing Life's editorial choices. The satire targets wealthy industrialists and criminals, exposing the gap between their public personas and actual conduct during the Gilded Age.