Life — November 5, 1914 — page 20: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page presents WWI-era satirical cartoons. The central image shows "Militarism" (a armored warrior on horseback labeled with that word) clashing with "Civilization" (a female figure on a globe). The composition suggests the war as a violent struggle between these forces. Lower panels include: "The News As We Get It" (depicting how wartime information reaches the public), "Italian Steals a Submarine" (referencing military operations), and "Eating Right Out of His Hand" (likely commenting on political manipulation or control). The top note about "no felt for men's hats" references wartime resource rationing. The satirical tone criticizes both military aggression and how civilian populations experience the war through filtered information and hardship. The cartoons express skepticism about official narratives and the human cost of conflict.