Life — September 6, 1917 — page 11: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# "A False Tale, Maybe" - Life Magazine, Page 371 **Top Cartoon**: Shows an upper-class family scene with a boy (Bobby) asking his aunt about a museum artifact. The aunt responds with gossip: "DO YOU LIVE IN A MUSEUM?" and "WHAT ON EARTH PUT THAT IDEA IN YOUR HEAD?" The caption notes "MOTHER SAYS YOU MARRIED A FREAK." **Article Context**: Norman Hapgood, writing to the *New York Evening Post*, disputes German claims that British soldiers mutilated Belgian civilians during WWI. He argues the Germans started this "cadaver" lie, which damaged English newspapers' credibility. He states the truth about German conduct in Belgium is damaging enough without embellishment. **Bottom Cartoon**: Features Mr. Turtle and Artist Frog discussing a portrait commission, with Frog insisting on artistic control. This reflects WWI-era propaganda concerns and media credibility issues.