Life — October 20, 1898 — page 13: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This is a satirical cartoon from *Life* magazine depicting a military cemetery scene. Two figures stand among grave markers—one appears to be Death (a skeletal or grim reaper figure on the left) and a military officer on the right. The caption reads, "We do make a strong team, Mr. Alger." The satire targets someone named Alger, likely referring to a political or military figure responsible for war policy. The joke suggests that this person's decisions create a "strong team" with Death itself—a dark criticism implying their policies result in mass casualties. The cemetery setting emphasizes the deadly consequences of their actions. Without additional context about which Alger is referenced, the precise historical target remains unclear, though the imagery critiques warmongering leadership.