Life — August 2, 1917 — page 10: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# Analysis of Life Magazine Page 170 The main cartoon depicts a social scene where a wealthy woman (seated) is hiring entertainment, negotiating with a man about engaging "a singer for an evening affair." The dialogue reveals class commentary: when she asks the price, he suggests "fifteen dollars," but she responds "You don't want a singer; you want a town crier"—mocking the absurdly low offer. The satire targets wealthy socialites' penny-pinching despite their obvious affluence, exposing the contradiction between their social status and stingy treatment of working performers. The page also contains "To-morrow's News," listing Cabinet appointments, and brief news items about German U-boats and food speculators—typical wartime content, likely from WWI era based on the references.