Life, 1915-07-15 · page 7 of 48
Life — July 15, 1915 — page 7: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page satirizes a naval resignation controversy involving someone named **Mr. Daniels**. The article states Daniels, connected to the navy, is resigning due to "motives of prudence," and a high official claims this would be "extremely unwise" — suggesting Daniels is important and his departure controversial. The illustration below shows a man in a straw hat at a train station confronting a woman, with the caption "HAVEN'T WE MET BEFORE?" The satire appears to mock Daniels by suggesting his resignation stems from a personal/romantic entanglement rather than legitimate reasons, implying the "mistake" is either the resignation itself or the circumstances forcing it. The overall tone is darkly humorous commentary on political scandal.
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All a Mistake E understand there is nothing in the rumor that Mr. Daniels, who is now connected with our navy, is going to resign. A high official, who from motives of prudence wishes his name withheld, said yesterday: “No, it would be extremely unwise. Nobody has done so much for our navy as Mr. Daniels. If it hadn't been for him we wouldn’t have known what was the matter with it. [He owes a duty to his country.” It is also understood that Mr. Daniels, in response to the question, promptly blew the foam from his diurnal glass of grape juice and passionately exclaimed: “Me resign? Never! Every commander in the navy will have to go before I do!” “HAVEN'T WE MET BEFORE?” comicbooks.com