Life — January 7, 1915 — page 17: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page presents satirical cartoons about 1914 America. The cartoons mock various contemporary figures and events: **"The Infant Phenomenon"** depicts a Boston boxing champion, likely satirizing a celebrity athlete of the era. **"The Calamity Howler"** shows a figure howling at the moon—apparently mocking someone perceived as an alarmist or doomsayer about current events. **"A Very Good Likeness at That Time"** references someone's reflection, though the specific target is unclear from the image alone. **"The Stock Exchange Re-Opens"** celebrates the market's reopening, likely after closure due to World War I's outbreak that year. **"Centenary of the Star Spangled Banner"** marks the 100th anniversary of the American anthem (1814-1914). **"The World Goes to the Movies"** satirizes growing film entertainment popularity during this period. The page captures 1914's mix of American confidence, wartime anxiety, and emerging mass culture.