Life — March 2, 1916 — page 12: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# Political Satire from Life Magazine This page contains satirical illustrations labeled as "Spring Fashions," mocking German and British figures during WWI. The cartoons feature: - **"The Cupid" (for a German Love gift-up)**: A cherub holding what appears to be military equipment - **"The Water Nymph"**: A water sprite labeled "for a Sec of Navy when reproing officer" - **"The Victory"**: An angel figure described as "a disarming little frock for an opponent of War" - **"Venus Make-up"**: A classical female head, "for all Suffrage oratrices" Below, the text debates Kipling's statement that Germany cannot survive post-war, with Owen Wister arguing Germany should be eliminated as a threat. The satire ridicules both German militarism and British political figures through absurdist "fashion" commentary.