Life — August 18, 1898 — page 11: what you’re looking at

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# Analysis This appears to be a photograph rather than a cartoon, showing women on a beach. The signature reads "T.R. Hanna Jr" with what appears to be "1898" or similar dating. The partial text visible at bottom reads "THE ILLS OF WAR" and mentions someone who "DARED NOT LEAVE HER," suggesting this is commentary on wartime separation or the domestic impact of military conflict. The image depicts women in period dress (late 1890s based on styling) gathered at a seaside location. Without the complete caption or article text, the specific satirical point remains unclear, but the heading "ILLS OF WAR" suggests this illustrates how conflict affected civilians—particularly women—on the home front during whatever conflict was current when published. The photograph's inclusion in *Life* magazine indicates it carried social or political commentary for contemporary readers.