Life, 1916-01-20 · page 30 of 44
Life — January 20, 1916 — page 30: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page from Life magazine contains several satirical pieces referencing World War I era politics and social commentary: **"Time Changes All Things"** contrasts two presidential approaches to war: President McKinley's 1898 rallying cry "Remember the Maine!" (justifying war with Spain) versus the current president's (likely Wilson's) cautious stance toward the Lusitania sinking, urging Americans to "Forget" it. The satire criticizes the inconsistency in wartime rhetoric. **"Yes, By Jing!"** advocates for ending German espionage operations in America, reflecting contemporary anxieties about spy networks. The **cartoon below** labeled "Current Events" mockingly depicts "Horse Marines" dodging a torpedo in the Dardanelles—likely satirizing military incompetence or absurd military solutions. The smaller dialogues mock social conventions: the "Safety First" joke about avoiding boys with older brothers, and a Southerner's comment about public transit etiquette in New York reflect period-specific social norms and regional stereotypes.
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Poor Cripple: Now YE KIN Jes! GIT BUSY AD Safety First IRST BOY: What brother movement? Seconp Boy: Well, as I understand it, never lick any boy who has a big brother. is this big- IRST SOUTHERNER: Were you in New York long enough to feel at home? Seconp SouTHERNER: Yes, sir; why, I got so I could keep my seat in the cars with a lady standing and not even think about it. CURRENT EVENTS The Summons HE gypsy lure is in my feet, The gypsy roads are white. Oh, morns of turquoise melody! Oh, noons of gold delight! The gypsy lure is in my brain, The gypsy voices cry— Oh, the caress of summer eves! Oh, nights beneath the sky! The gypsy taunt is in my blood, Its message cheats me still— Yet I believe that Paradise Lies just beyond the hill! Leolyn Louise Everett, Time Changes All Things NLY a few years ago a President led us to war with the stirring battle cry: “Remember the Maine!” Now, when the need for war is really much greater, another President is at- tempting to lead us in an opposite di- rection by gently remarking: “ Forget the Lusitania.” Yes, By Jing! NE thing the war should end is the German spy system, not only in the rest of the world, but in the United States. A DETACHMENT OF THE HORSE MARINES SUCCESSFULLY DODGES A TORPEDO IN THE DARDANELLES comicbooks.com