Life Magazine – August 29, 1907 (# 1296) – Penniless rich guys at River Styx

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Cover : Two penniless rich guys trying to cross the River Styx, “Charon : a penny to cross. John D. and Any : we haven’t a cent left,” art by William H. Walker.

– Full page art or cartoon art by C. Coles Phillips (The path of least resistance, couple kissing along the garden path).

– Two page centerspread art by William Balfour-Ker, “Success,” Man swimming away from grasping (drowning) female hands.

– Some current events include : Police Commissioner Bingham went to Newfoundland to get a week of real vacation and “The World” reporter tracked him down there, Mr. Rockefeller as a public figure, Standard Oil Company and railroads in court (being charged with fines).

– Cute half page artwork by Woodman showing Uncle Sam holding a rich man upside down and shaking out his pocket, “Look Out, Uncle! They say it’s tainted.”

– Small photo of young girl eating apples at Life’s Fresh Air camp.

– And many more smaller artworks, cartoon art, and ads … a very entertaining vintage publication!