Life — June 6, 1918 — page 14: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page presents WWI-era satirical cartoons commenting on American wartime issues. The central image, "The Mayflower," shows a figure watering a money tree labeled "War Saving Stamps," satirizing government bond campaigns. Surrounding cartoons address related themes: "Magic" depicts financial manipulation, "The Blue Hen's Chick" references patriotic rhetoric, and "All Domestic Goods" critiques wartime economic controls. "Made in Germany" mocks German manufacturing, while "The Bellhop" appears to comment on labor or class dynamics. The top illustration shows "Nicaragua Joins the Bantan Battalion," likely referencing Central American involvement in WWI affairs. Overall, the page satirizes American wartime economic policies, propaganda, and government financial strategies during the First World War era.