Life — April 26, 1917 — page 9: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# Political Commentary from Life Magazine (Page 713) This page contains three satirical pieces about World War I-era politics: **"Goodbye, Huns!"** - A poem urging military action against German forces, using "Huns" as a derogatory term for Germans. It calls for driving them from Belgium, France, and Poland. **"Please Don't Muss Up Nassau!"** - Criticizes the *Evening Mail* newspaper for anti-British editorial positions, arguing that sympathy toward Germany is bad business. It suggests keeping Caribbean islands (the Bahamas, Bermudas) under British control for stability. **"Not That Kind of Dirt"** - Mocks evolutionary theory, claiming Germans' aggressive nature stems from inherent "breed" characteristics rather than evolution. The cartoon "Regulating the Traffic, 12006 B.C." depicts primitive humans and animals, while "The Traveling Salesman" shows wartime profiteering. The overall tone reflects pro-British, anti-German American sentiment during WWI.