Life — October 12, 1911 — page 17: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This satirical cartoon depicts a figure being chased away by aircraft and weapons. The central character appears to be a caricatured person in distress, positioned on what looks like a curved landmass or peninsula, gesturing defensively upward at approaching planes and dropping bombs or shells. The caption "SHOO!" suggests someone being forcibly expelled or driven out. Without more context about the specific publication date, the exact political target remains unclear, though the imagery suggests this comments on military conflict or invasion—possibly relating to World War I or II-era aviation warfare. The cartoon uses exaggeration and visual metaphor to mock or criticize a particular political figure or nation's predicament during armed conflict.