Life — September 29, 1910 — page 11: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# September 1913 Political Satire Page This page from *Life* magazine presents several political cartoons commenting on September 1913 events: **Central cartoon**: A large figure labeled "His Fifty-Third Birthday" sits beneath a bell labeled "Pay Aldrich Tariff Bill," with figures around it appearing to operate pulleys—likely satirizing efforts to raise tariff rates, a contentious political issue of the era. **Side panels** reference: - "Los Angeles Has a Woman Policeman"—noting a novelty for the time - "Naughty Willie I"—appears to reference a European figure - "A Report from Maine"—showing what appears to be a moose, likely a hunting reference **Bottom panels**: One references London's growing population; another titled "Where Duty Calls" depicts customs officials, suggesting trade/tariff commentary. The cartoons mock contemporary political and social developments through exaggerated caricature.