Life — January 13, 1916 — page 12: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# "Love at First Sight" Comic Strip The cartoon at the top depicts a romantic encounter involving couples in various stages of courtship—some dancing, skating, and socializing. The strip's title suggests a humorous take on instantaneous romantic attraction. Below are two short stories: "Somewhere in Belgium" by Percy Golffrey Savage, set during World War I, depicts German soldiers and Belgian civilians during wartime occupation. "A Po-lice-man" by Lincoln Steffens is a police procedural anecdote about a beat cop named Mickey Sweeney. This page represents *Life* magazine's typical blend of satirical humor, romantic comedy, and contemporary fiction reflecting early 20th-century American interests—combining light entertainment with social commentary.