Life, 1905-08-10 · page 25 of 26
Life — August 10, 1905 — page 25: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
The main cartoon depicts a child (Tommy) with a donkey, refusing to ride it because he's "savin' him for de big handicap"—a racing reference. This is political satire about American industrial capacity during what appears to be the pre-WWI era. The joke satirizes Americans who hoard resources or avoid using American-made goods despite calls to "patronize American industries" (stated in the header). Tommy represents citizens withholding consumption or investment when the nation needs economic activity. The page is otherwise dominated by advertisements for luxury services (the "Twentieth Century Limited" train), prestigious clothing brands (Knox hats, Royal collars, Centemeri gloves), and investment services. These ads reinforce the cartoon's context: appeals to American patriotism and industrial support were directed at affluent consumers who could actually afford such goods and influence economic decisions. The satirical point: wealthy Americans should spend money supporting domestic industries rather than hoarding resources.
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Patronize American industries. WHY DON’T YOU RIDE HIM, TOMMY ? VM SAVIN HIM FOR DE BIG Little Gol AN—Go Ox, HANDICAP, Tommy: IKE A SHOT OUT OF A GUN goes the “20th Century Limited” on the new cighteen-hour schedule between Chicago and New York, The magnificent speed performance of these trains may readily be likened to one of those huge projectiles shot out of the giant guns of modern times. To the business man this service means a greater saving of time, and that to all intents he is no more out of touch with his business inter- ests than though he had simply left his office for home. Starting in either city from stations loca- ted in the very heart ofthe business dis- trict, the hours of departure from and ar- rival at both Chicago and New York are adjusted so as to afford an entire day for business before departure and an arrival in either city at a correct hour for the following day's business, ‘These trains represent the highest development of per- fection in elegance and con- venience of appointment: nd although covering istance at a sustain speed of about 60 mites per hour, the well- wn excellence ofthe LakeShore's F| physical con- dition assures perfect com- fort tothe traveler, —e CHICAGO and NEW YORK “Twentieth Century Limited” Lake Shore New York Central 18 Hour Service crsrRat Thee Ly Chicago, daily 220 pm YASTORY THoty Lv New York, daily CENTRAL Testy daily $.20am $0 pm. VASTORS THM Ar New York, daily 97am | ACh «Most comfortable fast Service route in America ©. F, DALY, Passongor Trafic Manager teago, A.J. Saar, Great eencse Agent Wear a the creation par excellence of the nation. Summer styles now ready. Agencies in all the principal cities in the word. | IF YOUR DEALER WONT SUPPLY YOU, WRITE US EMIGH & STRAUB-Dept CC.TROY,NY Cleveland, 0. PRESS oF THE J. W. PRATT CO.. NEW FORK. Kid Gloves. Sort, Elastic, Durable. Silk Gloves. Remarkable for Finish and Beauty of ‘Texture. $1.50. JOc., 75¢., $1.00. 31 years on Broadway CENTEMERI ott Broadway, just above 20th Se. Telephone, 1135 Gramercy. investments. “We offer a sclected list of HIGH GRADE BONDS and guar- anteed STOCKS paying from 3% to 5%. The securities are on hand for immedi- deliver; Lists and full particulars upon application. Redmond & Co., BANKERS. 607 Chestnut St. 4{ Wall Street, PHILADELPHIA. NEW YORK comicbooks.com