Life, 1918-01-03 · page 10 of 40
Life — January 3, 1918 — page 10: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page from *Life* magazine contains WWI-era political satire, likely from around 1917-1918. **Top cartoon** ("This little pig went to market"): Shows a soldier with a pig at a market, alluding to the nursery rhyme. The pig likely represents Germany or a defeated enemy being taken to market—a metaphor for military conquest or humiliation. **"New Year's Resolutions"**: Lists satirical pledges from various WWI figures (Kaiser Wilhelm, Allied leaders, American soldiers, etc.), mocking their war aims and personalities. The tone is darkly humorous about continuing conflict. **Bottom cartoon** ("The New Year's Guest"): Shows a figure beside an empty chair labeled "Good Cheer," with text mocking that hardship persists—suggesting 1918 brought no relief from war's deprivations despite New Year optimism. The page satirizes wartime suffering and political grandstanding.
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‘LIFE: “This little pig went to market” New Year's Resolutions HE KAISER—To carry on the big bluff just as long as the German people will stand it. Tue Atties—To fight it out and thrash the Kaiser if it takes all eternity. Gxonna, La Fottette, Hearst, Varpaman, Reep, Stonr— To work still harder for Wilhelm, Daniets—To make even a greater ass of myself than here- tofore. Concress—To do less and talk more. German Fieet—To win a few more victories.” Germax Army—To become doubly “ invincible.” Bit Jones, American Sotpier—To be right there when they do it. Realistic THE NEW YEAR'S GUEST ANAGER: Are you certain you have the genuine “CHEFR UP, OLD SPORT! WE NEVER STAY MORF THAN A touch of tragedy in your play? MONTH” Praywricut: Have I! It ends in Wall Street