Life, 1916-03-02 · page 14 of 44
Life — March 2, 1916 — page 14: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
The top cartoon satirizes the 1917 presidential race. A figure carrying a flaming torch (likely representing anarchism or radicalism) runs past burning buildings. An Uncle Sam figure points accusingly while a woman looks on—suggesting candidates are blamed for urban destruction and civil unrest. Below, the text mocks three presidential hopefuls: - **Hugo Muensterberg**: A German-sympathizer whose presidency would allegedly ally America with Germany - **Irez Boissevaln**: Would provide "picturesque administration" but risk foreign complications - **J.P. Morgan**: Would commercialize government on a "paying basis" The closing line—"God help the honest; the crooks are helping themselves"—expresses cynicism that corrupt politicians dominate the race regardless of who wins.
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Sam: THERE GOES A FELLER. Sleuth: Our Presidential Candidates The List Still Growing RESIDENTIAL candidates everywhere for 1917 are rejoicing that their claims should be presented in an orderly and systematic manner. “What we want,” said one prominent citizen, “is publicity—we stand on our merits.” Some of the latest additions are as follows: Huco Muensterserc: There is no possible doubt that Professor Muensterberg would be competent to fill the po- sition. He is strongly pro-German, and under his rule we might be able to make an alliance with Germany which would conquer the world. Inez Borssevain: Could we do better? Mrs. Boissevain would furnish us with the most picturesque administration we have ever had, and guarantee no complication with foreign powers. She would also advertise us, so that the United States would be known beyond the Rhine. J. P. Morcan: If elected, Mr. Morgan would imme- diately underwrite the government and put it on a paying basis—something that has never been done before. OD help the honest; the crooks are helping them- selves, MAYBE HE DID IT. ASK HIM, I DID ASK HIM, BUT HE SAID NO. The Difference AN has fashioned the world. He has tunnelled its peaks, bridged its chasms, drained its floods, laid cables across its oceans, cut its isthmuses, farmed its des- erts, and set up its civilizations. He fashions. Woman follows the fashions—that is the difference. “VY/JILL,” said Mrs. Spendthrift, “I’ve got lots of things I want to talk to you about.” “Glad to hear it,” snapped her husband; “usually you want to talk to me about lots of things you haven't got.” MOT WON BY A HARE comicbooks.com