Life — November 28, 1907 — page 5: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page collects November satirical cartoons commenting on contemporary events. Key visible references include: - **"Welcome to the Philippines"** (top): References U.S. colonial involvement in the Philippines, likely post-1898 Spanish-American War period - **"Oklahoma Comes into the Family"**: Appears to reference Oklahoma's admission to the Union (1907) - **"Lo the Poor Indian"**: Traditional satirical phrase mocking American treatment of Native Americans - **"Moses to the Rescue"**: Unclear specific reference without clearer caption visibility - **"National Federation of Mothers' Clubs"**: Commentary on women's organizational activism - **"Taking No Chances with the Real Heir of Spain"**: Likely political commentary on Spanish succession The cartoons employ caricature and anthropomorphization typical of early 20th-century American political satire, targeting expansionism, labor issues, women's movements, and international relations.