Life — July 17, 1913 — page 2: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# Page Analysis This page is primarily **advertising and editorial content** rather than political satire. The main advertisement promotes the Hudson River via New York Central Lines, emphasizing its natural beauty and historical significance—a tourism pitch. The editorial piece "Always Be Polite" discusses whether politeness pays, using an anecdote about seven New Jersey girls arrested before Recorder J.E. Carroll. One girl received a lighter sentence (ten days instead of sixty) for her polite demeanor and gratitude. The piece concludes politeness is worthwhile, especially when dealing with authority figures like Recorder Carroll. "Our National Altruism" argues that U.S. Steel Corporation's domestic competition proves American industry needs tariff protection—a protectionist economic argument. The page contains period advertising for U-All-No After Dinner Mints, a candy product.