Life — August 31, 1911 — page 11: what you’re looking at

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# Life Magazine, August - Page 339 This satirical page from *Life* magazine presents multiple cartoons commenting on August 1919 events. The dominant image, "The Peace Makers," depicts figures riding in a chariot labeled "Arbitration Treaty"—likely referring to post-World War I peace negotiations and the League of Nations debate. Other cartoons address contemporary issues: - "Women Rights in Kansas" - "High, Little Boy, Don't Cry" (appears domestic/social commentary) - "A Poor Exhibition" - "New Food for Stanford Athletes" - "Honored Guests" The cartoons use exaggerated caricature and visual metaphor typical of *Life*'s satirical style. Without clearer context on specific figures or events, the exact political targets remain difficult to specify with certainty, though the content reflects post-war American social and political debates of the period.