Life — April 8, 1909 — page 6: what you’re looking at

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# Analysis of Life Magazine Page 478 This page contains political commentary on American tariff policy and labor issues. The left sidebar features a cartoon labeled "GREED IS SOME SILENT & GOLD" depicting a grotesque figure—likely representing industrial monopoly or corporate greed—devouring resources. The main text discusses the tariff debate, referencing the Civil War's origins in conflicts over slavery and suggesting the current tariff fight is similarly a "rich man's war, and a poor man's fight." The right column mentions "Big Tim Sullivan," an Albany politician, proposing a new October holiday to commemorate Columbus Day—apparently a satire on political opportunism and the tendency to create holidays for dubious purposes. The overall thrust critiques protective tariffs as benefiting the wealthy while burdening ordinary Americans.