Life — April 2, 1914 — page 29: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page contains six satirical cartoons commenting on contemporary American issues: **"The Manly Art in France"** (top) depicts physical comedy involving French figures. **"How Are the Mighty Fallen"** shows a character in apparent misfortune. **"Grandfathers' Pride"** depicts elderly men with children, likely satirizing generational attitudes. **"Pastor is sure his pet dog is in heaven"** mocks religious sentimentality about pets. **"John Bull has a Becoming New Suit"** references Britain (John Bull personifies England) in some diplomatic or political context. **"A New Jersey Man is Awakened by His Phonograph"** jokes about early recording technology. **"Chicago Police Practice Pistol Shooting"** (bottom) satirizes Chicago police, likely referencing the city's notorious crime problems or police incompetence—a common American joke topic of this era. The cartoons employ exaggerated caricature typical of early 20th-century satirical humor.