Life — March 7, 1918 — page 17: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This political cartoon depicts a tall, gaunt figure in formal attire standing on a riverbank with industrial cities visible in the background. The figure has an exaggerated, skeletal appearance and gestures expansively toward money or papers floating in the sky above. The title "The Eaglets" suggests a reference to young eagles, likely metaphorically representing American youth or ambitions. The figure's skeletal, malnourished appearance contrasts sharply with the wealth imagery surrounding him, suggesting satire about economic disparity or the exploitation of youth/workers during industrialization. The industrial landscape and floating money emphasize commerce and capitalism. Without visible OCR text or additional context, the specific political target remains unclear, though this appears to critique economic inequality or corporate exploitation of American potential during an industrial era.