Life, 1912-09-19 · page 14 of 44
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**Top Article: "Wrong Again, Andrew"** This critiques Andrew Carnegie's opposition to taxing millionaires. The author argues Carnegie is wrong that the wealthy shouldn't be taxed proportionally to the poor. The piece sarcastically notes that taxing millionaires would discourage them from multiplying—presenting this as absurd, since millionaires are already everywhere and tiresome to encounter. **Bottom Section: "Points in Favor of Woodrow Wilson"** This lists Wilson's advantages as a candidate, emphasizing his lack of political baggage: he's not a lawyer, has no war record, isn't connected to magazines, and hasn't been a judge. The implication is ironic—these "points" actually highlight his inexperience, suggesting the satirist favors his outsider status. **Cartoons:** The illustrations appear to accompany these satirical political arguments, though their specific details are difficult to parse without clearer visibility.
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