Life, 1915-03-18 · page 11 of 40
Life — March 18, 1915 — page 11: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
The top cartoon, titled "Idol-Worship of the Vandals," depicts a classical female figure (Germania, representing Germany) being worshipped by multiple figures in various states of undress or poverty. This appears to be satirizing German nationalism and militarism during the early 20th century, likely referencing World War I-era Germany's ideology. The text sections below address women's suffrage and legal inequality. "What They Don't Want" argues that suffragists seek only equality, not special privileges—contrary to opponents' claims. The Mrs. Crabshaw dialogue satirizes anti-suffrage sentiment by mocking a woman's complaints about practical inconveniences, suggesting such objections are trivial compared to demands for equal rights. The small cartoon "The First Vivivisector" appears to depict vivisection (animal experimentation).
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LDOL-WORSHIP OF THE VANDALS Words T is a relatively simple matter to understand words that mean something, but people of all classes have difficulty in seeing through words that mean nothing. Hence the continued ascendancy throughout the ages of the man of mere words. THE FIRST VIVISECTOR What They Don’t Want ERTAIN legal gentlemen have recently been analyzing the laws of New York State with a view to proving that at present woman is much more favored than man, and that if the suffragists really wish equality, many laws which favor women must first be repealed. At pres example, a woman pays no alimony, even when th of the divorce is hers. She can, even if worth mi cut off her husband without a cent—a right denied to him. If she owns her home she can do with it as she pleases. Her husband cannot. She is not obliged to pay bills which she contracts herself. But is it not a waste of time on the part of these learned gentlemen to assume that suffragists want equality? On the contrary, what they have always been after is in- equality. They want the privilege of raising more hob than they can at present without any corresponding re- sponsibility. RS. CRABSHAW: What do you think of my lovely new muff? CrassHaw: Umph! What a fuss you'd make if you were asked to carry a package half that size home from the store.