Life — June 13, 1918 — page 12: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# Analysis of Life Magazine Page 948 This page contains three separate pieces of satirical content: **"Architecture"** (top left): A poem by Arthur Guiterman satirizing suburban development, mocking the idealized pastoral imagery ("Woof, woof!") contrasted with the actual commercialized housing ("red-brick kennel," "Queen Anne front") being sold to the middle class. **"The Advance"** (center): A cartoon showing directional signs pointing "TO BERLIN" and "TO PARIS," with a military figure. This appears to reference World War I military movements and strategy, though specific context is unclear without dating. **"The Hired Man" section** (right): Includes commentary on lodging-house profiteering schemes targeting soldiers and their families, plus brief pieces on "Heroes" and "Liars"—likely moral commentary on wartime rhetoric and behavior. The overall theme criticizes commercialization and exploitation during the war period.