Life — February 28, 1918 — page 11: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# Analysis of Life Magazine Page 331 **Main Cartoon ("But Those Flowers Won't Keep Me Warm!"):** Shows a thin man labeled "BAKER" offering flowers to a large, barrel-shaped figure labeled "U.S. ARMY." The satire critiques inadequate provisions for soldiers during a harsh winter—flowers are useless against cold. The barrel shape likely represents military supplies or provisions, sarcastically suggesting the army is "bloated" yet soldiers remain cold and underfed. **Accompanying Article "Hale":** Attributes to Conan Doyle a proposal to "learn hatred" as war preparation, advising readers to practice hating enemies progressively. This reflects WWI-era psychological warfare rhetoric. **"The Six Best Sellers":** A satirical list mocking wartime commercialism: subway tickets, war bonds, cocktails, Ford automobiles, marriage licenses, and *Life* magazine itself—suggesting cynical profiteering amid global conflict.