Life — November 11, 1915 — page 10: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# "Simple Justice to Noah and Adam" This satirical article defends Noah against archaeologist Stephen Langdon's claim that Adam (not Noah) ate the forbidden fruit. The piece argues Noah was unfairly maligned by Hearst newspapers, which published sensational stories about him. The cartoon "Halt! Who Goes There?" depicts a German spy attempting to sketch U.S. fortifications, suggesting wartime espionage concerns (likely WWI-era, given the German references). Below, "Hugging a Delusion" shows a woman in a rocking chair—likely satirizing those clinging to false beliefs or outdated ideas, possibly referencing women's roles or education. The page uses humor to defend Noah's reputation while addressing contemporary security and social concerns through visual and textual satire.