Life — September 2, 1915 — page 13: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page contains six satirical drawings critiquing early 20th-century American politics and social issues: **Top section** references a State Governors Conference in Boston, showing political figures reading newspapers. **Central cartoon** ("There's Your Answer!") depicts two military or political figures discussing what appears to be a newspaper about "Anarchist Sundays," likely commenting on labor unrest or radical politics of the era. **Other cartoons** address: soldier protection ("Armor is Suggested as Protection for Soldiers"), Georgia justice issues, monarchy preferences, maritime commerce ("Money More Precious Than Lives"), and a statue controversy ("John D's Statue Comes in Free"). The overall theme criticizes governmental priorities, suggesting officials valued property and commerce over human welfare and justice. The style is typical of Life's sharp political satire from this period.