Life — February 7, 1918 — page 15: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page presents six January-themed political cartoons. The top cartoon shows a Connecticut congregation carrying coal to church—satirizing cold winters and religious duty. "The Star in the West" depicts two figures following a star, likely referencing the Three Wise Men but applied to American westward expansion or political movement. "Turn About is Fair Play" shows Senate figures, suggesting legislative maneuvering or political reciprocity. "Will You Walk Into My Parlor?" references the spider-and-fly poem, depicting someone (possibly a political figure) as a predator. "A Fair Exchange is No Robbery" and "Aid and Comfort to the Enemy" comment on questionable political dealings. "Its Grip is Death" shows a mechanical trap or device, likely symbolizing a dangerous political or economic threat of the era. The specific political figures and events remain unclear without additional context.