Life, 1917-08-02 · page 11 of 40
Life — August 2, 1917 — page 11: what you’re looking at
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**Top Cartoon:** Depicts a hypnotist (seated, left) apparently influencing "Germania" (personified Germany, right). The caption reads: "Now, Germania, what do you see? 'Nothing but victory, William.'" This satirizes Germany's alleged blind obedience to Kaiser Wilhelm II's war aims during World War I. **Middle Section:** "Must Alphonso Go Too?" discusses Spain's King Alfonso XIII and whether he should follow the Kaiser's fate (presumably exile or defeat). The piece notes conflicting Spanish political factions and suggests Alfonso may face a "political funeral." **Bottom Cartoon:** Shows civilians before a party, captioned "This sort o' thing always happens just before a party!"—a satirical commentary on social disruption during wartime. All content reflects 1917 WWI-era concerns.
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“LIFE: 171 ee The Hypnotist: Now, GERMANIA, WHAT DO YOU SEE? “ NOTHING BUT VICTORY, WILLIAM,” Must Alphonso Go Too? PAIN has the pleasantest king in Europe, but is mak- ing gestures to fire him, What is known of Alphonso resists the supposition that he approves of Kaiser Bill. Any king that stands in with the Kaiser ought to go, of course, but what ¢ghe objection is to Alphonso remains very much of a mystery. There are, however, very different breeds of men in Spain, and t they have conflicting ideas, and to please a majority of them, for long at a time, is doubtless a rope-walker’s job. Possibly Alphonso has fallen down on it, but if he is booked for a political funeral there will be a lot of flowers. Complete Ruin “CHE Germans haven't retaken a bit of the ground they have lost!” “Why should they thing worth retaking A German army never leaves any- THIS SORT O' THING ALWAYS HAPPENS JUST BEFORE A PARTY | xu | comicbooks.com