Life — January 28, 1915 — page 27: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This satirical cartoon from *Life* magazine depicts an "Anti-Draught Club"—a social gathering where members actively oppose drafts (air currents). The scene shows elegantly dressed people in a formal interior room struggling comically against an invisible draft: some are holding onto furniture, others are bracing themselves, and figures appear to be fighting the wind effects. The humor likely references Prohibition-era concerns or general anxieties about "draughts" (literally cold air from windows/doors), but more probably satirizes ridiculous or overcautious social clubs and their obsessive memberships. The ornate setting and formal dress emphasize how absurd people appear when fixating on trivial concerns while acting with exaggerated seriousness. This mocks both clubroom culture and unnecessary worry about minor inconveniences.