Life — April 6, 1916 — page 8: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# Analysis This page contains two advertisements (Perrier water and Cascade whisky) and two pieces of satirical content. **"The Banker"** is a humorous poem by Arthur Guiterman mocking bankers' mysterious work with money, exchanges, and arbitrage—suggesting even the poet doesn't understand what bankers actually do. **"Lo and Behold"** is a satirical commentary on the U.S. Constitution, arguing it's poorly written and overly complex. The author contends that the Constitution's actual guarantees are vague while its prohibitions are clear, forcing judges and lawyers into constant misinterpretation. This suggests the Constitution's design creates unnecessary legal confusion. **"The Sunday Guest"** cartoon shows a domestic scene where Tommy complains about being served white meat, saying he hopes it "doesn't like white meat"—likely a joke about children's typical food preferences.