Life — July 27, 1911 — page 8: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# Life Magazine, July 27, 1911 — Political Commentary This page contains editorial commentary on New York summer politics, not primarily cartoons. The text discusses the dangerous July heat affecting judgment and work efficiency, then pivots to criticizing Governor Dis's handling of legislative matters—particularly a railroad accident on July 11th at Bridgeport. The piece attacks the Governor's credibility on multiple fronts: his vetoing of bills, his handling of the Income Tax bill, and his appointment of a Board of Education with members the editors view as unsuitable (noting it has 46 members with poor leadership). The satirical thrust is that the Governor's recent actions harm his own reputation while doing little to help the schools. The overall tone suggests editorial frustration with what they view as incompetent or self-serving governance during the hot summer months.