Life — June 28, 1883 — page 9: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# Political Cartoon Analysis This satirical cartoon depicts two caricatured figures in a boat on water, labeled "HARVARD" and "YALE." They appear to be balancing precariously while holding spheres (possibly representing endowments or institutional assets). The exaggerated facial features suggest mockery of these prestigious universities. The caption references "the necessity of leaving the above blanks will be obvious," implying the cartoon criticizes something about Harvard and Yale that readers should recognize but which the publication won't explicitly state—likely financial troubles, administrative scandals, or questionable practices at these institutions. The crowded shoreline and figures in the background suggest public attention or concern about these universities' situations. Without the magazine's date, the specific scandal referenced remains unclear.