Life — August 5, 1915 — page 25: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page contains satirical cartoons commenting on early 20th-century American issues: **"Scarecrows Protect Our Oyster Beds"** - likely mocks inadequate coastal defense or resource management. **"Mr. Taft's Tub Overflows"** - appears to reference President William Howard Taft, possibly satirizing his administration's policies or expenditures as excessive or out of control. **"Looks Like Some Corn"** - references a large quantity (2,814,000,000 bushels) of corn, suggesting commentary on agricultural surplus or market conditions. **"Baby is Blown a Mile Uninjured"** and **"More Deadly Than a Foreign Foe"** - appear to address industrial accidents or safety hazards. **"Mothers Love to Be Taught in Schools"** - satirizes education policy or teaching methods. **"Whiskers Are Coming Back"** - suggests a fashion trend commentary, possibly political in nature. The cartoons collectively address contemporary social, political, and economic concerns through visual humor.