Life — March 25, 1915 — page 12: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# Analysis of Life Magazine Page 496 **"A Bad Scare"** (top story): The *Touraine*, a French defense supply ship carrying weapons, ammunition, and provisions, caught fire. The anxiety centered on losing supplies meant for France during World War I. The relief punch line: "Vive la France!" — they reached harbor safely. **The cartoon** (right): Shows two men in a car; one asks the driver why he always turns left when meeting anyone. The caption reads: "ISN'T IT QUEER, UNCLE, I ALWAYS TURN TO THE LEFT WHEN I MEET ANYONE?" This appears to be wordplay on driving etiquette or possibly a veiled political reference, though the specific meaning is unclear without additional context. **Other content** includes poetry and a news item about health board vaccination efforts.