Life — November 2, 1916 — page 26: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page presents satirical cartoons addressing WWI-era American concerns. "The American Farmers' Thanksgiving" depicts prosperity amid war. "Another German Submarine Arrives in America" mocks German naval threats to U.S. commerce. "The World (Germs) Is Mine!" shows militaristic ambition. "The Buried Hatchet" likely references peace negotiations. "A Waterfowl Waiter" appears to be social satire. "New French Liner Has a Theater" comments on French naval activities. "Japan Can Sell Cheaper Than America" expresses anxiety about post-war economic competition from Japan—a rising industrial power threatening American manufacturing dominance. The cartoons reflect wartime patriotism mixed with concerns about foreign economic and military competition.