Life — March 9, 1916 — page 13: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This is page 429 from *Life* magazine, featuring a political cartoon titled "I Feel Two Natures Struggling Within Me." The image depicts a tall man in a business suit standing prominently, flanked by military figures in uniform (appearing to include German imperial military dress with spiked helmets). American flags with bunting decorate the background. The caption's phrase—"two natures struggling within me"—suggests internal conflict. This appears to be satirizing American political or business leadership during a period of international tension, likely referencing World War I era conflicts between American neutrality/pacifism and pro-military or pro-war sentiment. The contrast between civilian businessman attire and surrounding military figures emphasizes this tension between commercial and martial interests competing for influence over American policy.