Life — June 5, 1913 — page 21: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page presents six satirical cartoons commenting on contemporary American issues: 1. **"The West Greets the East"**: California and the East Coast shake hands, likely referencing regional tensions or reconciliation. 2. **Boston School Strike**: Depicts disruption to education during labor unrest. 3. **Divine Sarah Tribute**: References Sarah Bernhardt, the famous French actress. 4. **Brooklyn Barbers Strike**: Shows labor conflict in the barber trade. 5. **Baseball in Washington Schools**: Satirizes arithmetic education using baseball statistics. 6. **Kansas Farmers/Pajamas**: Rural workers depicted in nightwear, likely mocking farmer economic hardship or lifestyle. 7. **Balkans Bargain Day**: References European post-WWI economic struggles and reduced prices/values. The cartoons collectively satirize American labor strikes, regional divisions, and post-war economic instability of 1921.