Life, 1911-06-29 · page 43 of 45
Life — June 29, 1911 — page 43: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This is primarily a magazine advertisement announcing serialized content about **Tom L. Johnson**, a wealthy industrialist-turned-reformer who fought against monopolistic "privilege" (tariffs, franchises, corporate power). The portrait shows Johnson himself. The page promotes several articles in Hampton's Magazine's July issue, including: - Johnson's autobiography, emphasizing his conversion from beneficiary of privilege to crusader for the people - His advocacy for Henry George's **Single Tax System** (a progressive tax reform) - Stories about corrupt politicians and a corporate monopoly (likely the Southern Pacific Railroad in California) - Articles on education and staying young The underlying message: Johnson represents an idealized wealthy man who renounced profit to fight economic inequality and corporate corruption—a Progressive Era narrative appealing to reform-minded readers circa 1912. The advertisement positions Hampton's as a serious vehicle for muckraking journalism and social criticism, not mere entertainment.
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“NINE YEARS WAR WITH PRIVILEGE” The Life Story of the late TOM L. JOHNSON as written by himself TOM L. JOHNSON was in some ways the foremost foe of Privilege in the nation. He gained, as a benefactor from tariffs and franchises, a fortune that ran into millions. But this was before he began to fight on the people's side. Once there, his heart was so in the contest that he refused to turn aside to save his health or wealth, though he saw clearly that both were being lost. d You will also learn in this story how Mr. Johnson became acquainted with the writings of Henry George and how he soon became one of the strongest advocates of the Single Tax System in the United States. This great and true story begins in the JULY issue of HAMPTON’S MAGAZINE “PRO BONO PUBLICO” Another of the fascinating stories by ROBERT W. CHAM- BERS in the july issue. Don't miss this story as it is one of the best of the series. Read how the Mayor of Greater New York and the Governor of New York State escaped by the narrowest margin becoming victims of the brand new type of girl (discovered by Mr. Chambers), and who is striving by foul means and fair to rule mere man. ““THE BATTLE OF 1912" “* JOHNSON: A GOVERNOR WHO MADE GOOD " A political forecast by O. K. DAVIS, the celebrated W: This is the story of California's redemption, and of the man ington correspondent, who sizes up the coming President who pointed the way. It tells how this insurgent leader broke campaign, and tells you how the different “booms” are pro- the Southern Pacific's grip on California. gressing, and also predicts the nominces for 1912. **HOW TO STAY YOUNG ” “KEEPING THE CHILDREN IN SCHOOL " Another beauty story by DR. WOODS HUTCHINSON, full A story of the most enlightened school system in the world, of humor and philosophy. This story, besides being humorous, by RHETA CHILDE DORR. Every parent of school children is intensely interesting and instructive. And other excellent should surely read this. It will prove of great value to you. articles and fiction of just the right sort for summer reading. HAMPTON’S MAGAZINE 15 CENTS A COPY $1.50 BY THE YEAR THE WILLIAMS PRINTING COMPANY, NEW YORK comicbooks.com