Life — November 19, 1908 — page 12: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# Political Cartoon Analysis: Life Magazine, Page 554 The top cartoon depicts a turkey labeled "Mr. Gobbler" rejecting survival of the fittest, with the caption stating he believes the fittest will be absent from their next meeting. This appears to be satirizing political complacency—likely about Republican Party confidence following an election. The page's main article, "Post Election Thoughts," discusses Theodore Roosevelt's endorsement of a presidential candidate and analyzes election results, particularly regarding tariff policy and Wall Street influence in Florida's gains. The bottom illustration, "The Girl Behind the Counter," shows a young woman at what appears to be a shop counter, though its specific satirical meaning remains unclear without additional context.