Life, 1901-12-12 · page 7 of 20
Life — December 12, 1901 — page 7: what you’re looking at
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# "He Has Killed the Cat, But—A Cat Has Nine Lives" This political cartoon depicts two men in what appears to be a street scene with a dead cat. The caption suggests a metaphorical reference: one figure has "killed the cat," but the animal retains multiple lives—meaning a political opponent or problem cannot be permanently eliminated. Without additional context visible on the page, I cannot definitively identify the specific figures or the exact political situation referenced. The cartoon likely addresses a contemporary political controversy from Life magazine's era, where one faction believed they'd defeated an opponent or policy, yet it persisted or returned. The "nine lives" metaphor indicates the satirist's skepticism about the permanence of their victory.
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