Life, 1917-07-26 · page 11 of 40
Life — July 26, 1917 — page 11: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page from *Life* magazine contains WWI-era political commentary. The main cartoon depicts a skeletal soldier figure labeled "Democracy" as a weapon—a bomb or missile aimed at an opponent. The accompanying text argues that despite Germany and France both being exhausted, England and France will prevail because they can access fresh American reinforcements, while Germany cannot. The lower cartoon shows a domestic scene with the caption "Now, all together—growl!" The page also includes a dialogue about a woman who refused marriage ten years prior, claiming it would "wreck your life"—commentary on changing social attitudes. The overall theme suggests American intervention as democracy's ultimate weapon against Central Powers exhaustion.
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“LIFE: 131 The Strength of an Opponent ANY people have become despondent of late over the prospects of defeating Germany, because of the infor- mation that France reached the top of her man-power some time ago, and that England will reach the top during the present summer. Germany, we are told, is stronger than ever, This statement must be discounted. The weary athlete knows that his opponent is either more weary, just as weary, or only the tiniest bit less weary than himself. If England and France are on the verge of exhaustion, so is German In such a position as this, the side with the fresh’ substitutes wins the game. England and France have the fresh substitutes, straight from America. Even though Germany continues to bite, kick and hit below the belt, it is a physical impossibility for her to win, “YOU refused me ten years ago.” “T remember,” said the heiress. “ You said it would wreck yaur life.” “It did. I have had to work for a living ever since.” “IT'LL GET You, BILLY” LESSED are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth, after all the other people in the world are dead. “ NOW, ALL TOCETHE® comicbooks.com