Life, 1917-12-13 · page 20 of 40
Life — December 13, 1917 — page 20: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page contains a sketch-style illustration signed by what appears to be "Cecil Nielson" (or similar), showing various dogs in different poses and settings. The drawing depicts several terrier-type dogs engaged in typical canine behavior—running, playing, interacting with each other, and one appears to be near a building or structure. The partial text at the bottom reads "These Were Tra[ditional]," suggesting this may be commenting on or depicting traditional dog breeds or behaviors, though the complete caption is cut off. Without the full context or caption visible, the specific satirical point is unclear. The work appears to be a straightforward animal illustration rather than political commentary, though Life magazine often included such content alongside satirical pieces.
📄 Transcribed text from this page (OCR, searchable)
Machine-transcribed from the original scan — historical spelling and the odd misread are preserved.
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