Life — May 22, 1902 — page 1: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# "Life" Magazine, May 22, 1902 This page features a satirical cartoon about American prospectors or miners. The caption reads: "Those pious Yankees can't throw stones at us any more." The cartoon depicts men in Western attire (cowboy hats, work clothes) in what appears to be a mining or frontier setting. One figure crouches examining the ground while others stand nearby observing. The satire likely addresses American hypocrisy regarding moral judgment—possibly referencing American intervention or criticism of other nations' practices while engaging in questionable conduct themselves (mining exploitation, imperialism, or labor practices were contemporary controversies). The "Yankees" reference suggests criticism of American foreign policy or domestic practices from this era. The specific event or controversy is unclear from the image alone.