Life, 1917-04-19 · page 4 of 42
Life — April 19, 1917 — page 4: what you’re looking at
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**Top Cartoon:** A rotund figure labeled "The pacifists are with us" depicts a cheerful man alongside what appears to be a German soldier, suggesting ironic alliance between American pacifists and Germany. **"Are You a Pacifist?" Section:** The text provocatively questions whether pacifists living under the American flag have truly supported Germany over the past two years—a wartime accusation linking pacifism to enemy sympathy. This reflects WWI-era hostility toward peace advocates. **"W.W." Section:** Announces a forthcoming "Anti-Wilson Number," suggesting Life will critique President Wilson's character and policies from multiple perspectives. **Right Cartoon:** A weary figure states "Those pacifists have made me so tired," expressing public frustration with pacifist opposition during wartime. **Context:** This reflects early 20th-century American tensions over neutrality versus war participation, when pacifism was often portrayed as unpatriotic or pro-German.
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“The pacifists are with us.” i Are You a Pacifist > | . Or to put it in another way, have you, living i under the American flag, been doing all you 4 can for Germany during the past two years? 4 Next week’s number of Lirz is devoted to the { pacifists. ; The question as to just what position President Wilson will hold in history is one ie that each of us has propounded to himself. By some President Wilson is regarded as a man of mystery. By others as a man of simple \ and superb genius. Still others regard him as a subtle and x Machiavellian pacifist forced into an unwilling war 4 a \ by the country. 2 A coming number of Lire, j ii Special entitled the {hry Wilson Number, will Enclosed deal with both sides of Presi- [Meike orate dent Wilson's char- $1.13, _ Foreign acter. 1.26). Send Live for three months to N\ Open only to new subscribers; no sub- \ scriptions renewed at this rate. LIE, 17 West gist Street, New York, 84 . “Those pacifists have made me so N : s Bi One Year $5.00. (Canadian, $5.52; Foreign, $6.04.) “\. tired.” a S comicbooks.com