Life — February 22, 1917 — page 12: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# Hoover—Belgium This page discusses Herbert Hoover's role as "Reliever" providing Belgian humanitarian aid during World War I. The text debates Hoover's contributions, claiming Americans (particularly Hoover) deserve credit for Belgian relief efforts, while Hoover himself apparently sought only financial compensation rather than public recognition or naturalization in England. The photograph shows what appears to be a formal gathering or "bowling party" hosted by C. Weir Riche, described as a "Great American" who gave a celebrated event with "nine pins" and "magnums of champagne." The apple illustration is captioned "It looked like a perfectly good apple," likely a visual pun about Hoover's wholesome public image. The satirical thrust critiques Hoover's motivations and credit-taking regarding wartime relief work.