Life — October 3, 1895 — page 11: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# September Political Satire This is a **September-themed political cartoon** titled "A Puzzle" with the subtitle "Quarrels—Healed and Unhealed." The central figure is a woman (likely representing America or a state) surrounded by various symbolic elements and caricatured figures. The imagery includes references to: - **"Great Harvests"** and agricultural abundance - **"State Complications"** and political disputes - Small figures appearing to quarrel or negotiate - Maritime symbols (sailboat, sea creatures) suggesting commerce - Various labeled disputes or controversies being addressed or ignored The cartoon satirizes how America manages internal political conflicts—some apparently resolved ("healed") while others remain unresolved ("unhealed"). The specific political disputes referenced are unclear without additional historical context, but the overall message concerns managing national discord amid prosperity.