Life, 1915-08-05 · page 9 of 44
Life — August 5, 1915 — page 9: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page contains two satirical cartoons about American development and militarism. **Top cartoon**: Shows a couple viewing a dangerous, malfunctioning early automobile near a "Mill View Lots for Sale" sign. The optimistic realtor insists cars are never satisfactory—dark humor about both automobile unreliability and predatory real estate sales. **Bottom cartoon**: An officer tells a sailor they have no ammunition. The sailor responds that enemy guns shoot twice as far, questioning the logic of fighting without ammunition. This appears to be WWI-era satire criticizing military preparedness or inadequate naval armament. The "Spell It!" section lists American landmarks (Salt Lake, Everglades, Yosemite, etc.), likely a word puzzle or geography game for readers. Attributed to Amos R. Wells.
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Spell It! Salt Lake, Utah. Everglades, Florida. El Capitan, Yosemite. Abattoirs, Chicago. Mammoth Cave. Executive Mansion, Washington, Roosevelt Dam, Arizona. Independence Hall, Philadelphia. Caiion of the Colorado. Agate forest, Arizona. Falls of Niagara. Indian mounds, Ohio, Redwood trees, California. Sky-scrapers, New York, Texas. cr: SIR, WE HAVE NO AMMUNITION, Sam: THAT'S ALL RIGHT. THE ENEMY'S GUNS SHOOT TWICE AS Amos R, Wells, PAR AS OURS, SO WHAT'S THE USE OF AMMUNITION? comicbooks.com