Life — February 2, 1911 — page 15: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page contains several satirical cartoons commenting on early 20th-century social and political issues: **Top cartoon**: "Andrews' Gift for Peace Heroes Only" appears to mock peace advocates or pacifists. **Middle section**: References Harvard professors acquiring "new animals," Pennsylvania's statue unveiling, and "Ether Theory from the New Thespian" (theatrical reference). **Key cartoon**: "A Little Rebuke for Commander Sims" targets a naval commander for some controversial action. **Phones and spirit world**: One cartoon jokes about spiritualism being "in fashion." **Bottom cartoon**: "At Wellesley, Sunday Callers Must Go to Church" satirizes strict social rules at the women's college, showing visitors forced to attend services—likely mocking rigid institutional morality or dating restrictions. The cartoons are typical Life magazine fare: social commentary through caricature targeting institutions, public figures, and genteel American customs.