Life — June 21, 1917 — page 11: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# Political Satire from Life Magazine This page contains anti-German propaganda from World War I. The main illustration depicts a large bomb or sphere surrounded by German soldiers, satirizing German militarism. The caption reads: "Spring, 19—When all the Christians have killed each other will pagan nature reclaim her own?"—suggesting Germans represent a pagan threat to Christian civilization. Below, a dialogue mocks German military leadership. Three figures labeled "Marshal Joffre" appear discussing war strategy, with the caption "Now, all together, fellows: 'We want teddy!'"—likely referencing President Theodore Roosevelt's role in international diplomacy. The poem "Go to the Ant" sarcastically advises following ant-like industriousness while critiquing those who "get rich off of others without working hard."