Life — March 5, 1914 — page 27: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page contains several satirical cartoons mocking contemporary early-20th-century issues: The main cartoon depicts a **seesaw labeled "Peace"** where contributions for peace efforts (represented as small) outweigh military/imperial spending (heavier side). It critiques the imbalance between peace initiatives and military expenditure. Lower cartoons mock: - **"John D. avoids the tax commissioner"** — likely targeting John D. Rockefeller's tax avoidance - **"Mayor of San Bernardino proves he's for woman suffrage"** — sarcastically depicting political performativity on women's voting rights - **Tango dancing at the Y.M.C.A.** being "countered" with traditional dances — social commentary on modern versus traditional culture The page satirizes political hypocrisy, wealth inequality, and cultural anxieties of the Progressive Era.