Life — June 21, 1900 — page 11: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# Life Magazine Political Cartoons - Historical Commentary This page collects satirical cartoons by the late Francis Gilbert Attwood, dated 1896-1897. The cartoons appear to address contemporary political and social issues through allegorical imagery: **June 1899** shows a farmer discovering something troubling in his field. **July 1897** ("Better Days Ashore") depicts a figure on a pole amid turbulent waters, likely referencing maritime or economic turmoil. **February 1899** shows a small figure "According to Schedule," suggesting commentary on bureaucratic or political processes. **October 1896** ("The Victim") portrays a suffering figure, apparently critiquing some policy or circumstance. **August 1896** and **February 1899** feature additional scenes, though their specific references are unclear from the image alone. The cartoons use Attwood's characteristic detailed ink work to deliver biting social commentary typical of *Life* magazine's satirical mission during the 1890s.