Life — July 16, 1914 — page 15: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

**Top cartoon ("Time and Tide"):** A car is submerged in water while occupants swim nearby. The title suggests a play on words—the vehicle is literally caught by tides, satirizing the phrase "time and tide wait for no man." This appears to be humor about early automobiles and their unreliability or vulnerability to natural conditions. **Bottom cartoon ("House of Lords"):** A chaotic indoor scene shows figures in apparent disorder or conflict within an ornate chamber, likely depicting the British House of Lords. The caption "Who Said Militant?" suggests satire about the Lords being accused of militant or aggressive behavior—possibly referencing political tensions or debates within Parliament. The scene's disorder seems to mock the supposed dignity of the institution. Both cartoons appear British in focus, typical of *Life* magazine's political satire from the early 20th century, though the specific historical moment remains unclear without dating information.