Life — July 26, 1917 — page 7: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# Analysis This page contains two distinct items: **Top: "An Anacreontc" Poem** A humorous poem attributed to Kenneth L. Roberts, featuring a drunk speaker celebrating wine and intoxication. The illustration shows a man shooting at a sign labeled "PROHIBITION"—a direct satirical reference to the Prohibition era (when alcohol was banned in America). The poem mocks sobriety and celebrates drinking, making it anti-Prohibition satire. **Bottom: "A Watering Place?"** A detailed illustration depicting a crowded beach or seaside gathering where alcohol consumption appears rampant despite Prohibition. The ironic caption suggests this public gathering is a "watering place"—a pun meaning both a place where animals drink water and an illegal speakeasy or drinking establishment. The satire critiques how Prohibition was widely ignored in public.