Life — July 27, 1916 — page 12: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# Political Content Analysis This July 27, 1916 *Life* page discusses President Wilson's judicial appointments, particularly Judge Clarke for the Supreme Court vacancy. The text critiques the appointment as politically motivated—Clarke is identified as a "Tom Johnson Democrat from Ohio," with the article noting Wilson filled the vacancy with someone from the same political faction rather than a truly neutral jurist. The cartoon (top left) depicts a German submarine in Baltimore harbor, satirizing how Germany's naval warfare posed practical threats to American shipping and commerce, making theoretical political debates seem trivial by comparison. The small illustrated figures at bottom appear to be generic satirical characters commenting on the appointments discussed above, though their specific identities aren't clearly labeled.