Life — April 2, 1896 — page 7: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# LIFE Magazine Political Cartoon: "March" This is a satirical cartoon about March political events, depicting various controversies and conflicts. The central figure appears to be a politician or public figure being attacked from multiple directions, labeled with issues like "Free Coinage" (monetary policy debate), "A Split" (party division), and "Cold Facts" (uncomfortable truths). Surrounding vignettes mock different March-related political scandals: "Abyssinia Does Its Crisp" (likely international relations), "Must Smash Somebody" (militarism), "Outrageous Violation of Senatorial Courtesy" (congressional misconduct), and "The Fat's in the Fire" (scandal). The cartoon satirizes the chaotic, contentious nature of American politics that month, with various factions attacking the establishment figure from all sides—a common Life magazine approach to contemporary political turmoil.