Life — July 5, 1917 — page 15: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page presents six separate cartoons satirizing post-World War I American politics and social issues: 1. **"Back to the Soil"** mocks returning to agrarian life 2. **"Separate Peace"** criticizes isolationist sentiment, showing someone retreating from global affairs 3. **"Absolutely Safe"** ironically comments on 10 million men registered for war service, suggesting their safety is illusory 4. **"Some Reception"** depicts Britannia greeting returning soldiers 5. **"Horror at Home"** references domestic peace negotiations 6. **"Bare Knees May Be the Fashion in England"** makes a social commentary on changing fashion standards The cartoons collectively address post-war disillusionment, the tension between isolationism and internationalism, soldier repatriation challenges, and shifting social norms. The satirical tone suggests skepticism toward optimistic claims about peacetime security and social stability.