Life — November 18, 1915 — page 12: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# Analysis This page contains three separate pieces of satirical content: **"Harold and His Pa"** (left column): A dialogue between a father and son about the Tariff Commission League. Harold excitedly discusses tariffs and politics, while his father gently mocks his earnestness, suggesting the boy is displaying youthful ignorance by pretending to understand complex economic policy. **"Georgia Still Safe and Sane"** (right column): Commentary defending Georgia's child labor practices against reform efforts, arguing the state should resist factory inspection laws—representing opposition to Progressive-era child labor protections. **"Works Its Own Remedy"** (bottom right): A brief item mocking a judge's ruling against women drivers, portraying female drivers as dangerous and suggesting accidents will naturally discourage them. The cartoon below depicts children at play, captioned "Small Latin and Less Greek"—likely referencing limited educational access.