Life — June 6, 1918 — page 10: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# Life Magazine Satire Page: "Life's Horoscopes" and "Concerning Babies" This 1920s Life page satirizes prominent figures through mock horoscopes. **George Harvey** (editor, born 1823) is ridiculed for his involvement with *Harper's Weekly* and predicted career moves. **George Gray Barnard** (sculptor) faces mockery for avoiding "realistic forms." **Mary Pickford** (silent film star) is skewered for her public image and romantic life. The bottom section, "Concerning Babies," contains xenophobic satire claiming babies are "potentially Germans" who could become criminals unless properly trained—reflecting post-WWI anti-German sentiment prevalent in American media. The cartoon illustration shows a family scene with comedic caption about stealing a piano, typical of Life's satirical humor targeting contemporary social anxieties and celebrity culture.