Life — September 18, 1913 — page 23: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page depicts a dramatic street confrontation between military officers and civilians during what appears to be a period of civil unrest or revolution. The illustration shows uniformed soldiers with drawn swords facing off against a crowd, with a monument or statue visible in the background and a banner reading "CITIZENS IN ARMS" partially visible. The caption reads "Make the Quarrel Do the Fighting," suggesting satire about how political disputes escalate into violent conflict involving ordinary people and military forces. Without a clear date visible, the specific historical event remains unclear, though the artistic style and content suggest this is early 20th-century American commentary on European or domestic civil conflict. The satire appears to critique how leadership promotes violence rather than resolution.