Life, 1917-05-10 · page 13 of 46
Life — May 10, 1917 — page 13: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
The top cartoon illustrates the quote "Ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." A well-dressed man (appears to be a government official or authority figure) points while instructing a uniformed officer holding a rifle. On the right, a decorated military or government official carries various symbolic items (appears to be propaganda or deceptive materials), suggesting the gap between stated ideals and actual practice. Below are "Random Definitions from the American Dictionary of To-day"—satirical commentary on contemporary figures and institutions including pacifists, "Middle Westerners," President Wilson, Secretary of War Baker, and references to Washington D.C. politics. The bottom cartoon shows a fisherman with the caption "Now then, Secretary Daniels, look out wot ye're doin'!"—likely mocking Secretary of the Navy Josephus Daniels.
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oes “Ye shall know the truth, and Random Definitions from the American Dictionary of To-day P \CIFISTS—Modern Epicureans—' it make money, for in Europe they'll die ployes. Middle Westerners—Lineal descendants of the worship- pers of the Golden Calf; yes have th but they see not, they have ears, but they hear neo resident Wilson—Among other things, a mental sphinx with acrobatic accomplishments. William J. Bryan—A_ farcical shame. ccretary of War Baker—A temporary resident of Wash- ington, D. C., generally listed as a pacifist. !osephus Daniels in the Way.” Washington, D. A good place to start something. (White House Clippings Bureau, please clip.) The Border—The hell of unappreciated and_ irritable Patriots. drink and ; German em- version of a nation’s -Refrain of a pathetic old song, “ Always Fngland—The only place left in Europe for Americans to argue about. the truth shall make you free” Patriot—A person still under investigation and slight sus- picion. Bankers—Those destined to bear the burden of expense and abuse. Star-Spangled Banner—A tune for the discovery of pro- Germans in public assemblages, Mary Ashe Miller. “ NOW THEN, SEC'ETARY DANIELS, LOOK OUT WOT YE’RE DOIN’” comichoo!