Life — November 19, 1914 — page 10: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# Analysis of Life Magazine Page 890 This page contains a satirical poem titled "The Heathen" by Arthur Guiterman, accompanied by four cartoons about automobiles. The text mocks Christian missionary efforts, suggesting hypocrisy: a working woman donates her savings to convert "heathens" (non-Christians in foreign lands—Kafirs, Zulus, Annamese, Sebagangs), yet Christian institutions don't reciprocate financially helping her. The four car cartoons appear to joke about automotive dangers and speed, with captions like "Come on, take a ride, Henry" and "These things do get over the ground, don't they Frank?" The final panel asks "Is this as fast as you can go, Frank?"—likely satirizing early automobile speeds and safety concerns. The overall message critiques misplaced charity priorities and industrial-age risks.