Life — January 15, 1914 — page 11: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# Analysis of Life Magazine Page 99 **Top Cartoon**: "Ante-room in the Office of an Eminent Philanthropist" depicts wealthy figures seated facing each other in a sparse room. The satire mocks wealthy donors' self-importance during charitable meetings—suggesting philanthropists spend time congratulating themselves rather than actually helping people. **Article "Mr. Hammond is Disgruntled"**: Criticizes businessman John Hays Hammond for declaring he won't invest in America while Woodrow Wilson is President. The author (E.S.M.) defends Wilson, arguing Hammond prioritizes money over principles. Hammond apparently views Wilson as impractical for thinking "big" about governance rather than commercial interests—a contrast the author uses to critique Hammond's narrow worldview. **Bottom Joke**: A brief exchange about women wearing various hats, with the punchline that women wear every hat type "but the thinking cap."