Life, 1918-06-13 · page 4 of 36
Life — June 13, 1918 — page 4: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page combines a political cartoon with promotional content. The illustration shows a hanging figure in military dress, labeled "The Kaiser," referencing German Emperor Wilhelm II. The cartoon mocks him as obsolete—still "hanging around" despite being defeated in World War I (which ended November 1918). The "Latest War News" section lists American military achievements: submarine victories, ship production, aircraft improvements, and troop deployment in France. These represent ongoing Allied superiority during the final stages of WWI. The satire suggests America should remain engaged with war news rather than lose interest now that victory appears assured. The page also advertises LIFE subscriptions for soldiers abroad, encouraging home support for troops.
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The Kaiser Is Still Hanging Around, But, that’s no reason why we should not be interested in the LATEST WAR NEWS The submarines are being conquered. We are turning out real ships. Our airplane mess is cleaning up. The Ordnance Department is now on the job. Our boys are lining up in France. The idlers are being rounded up. The circulation of LIFE is increasing AND The Great Navy Number is coming. 7 Special / Offer 7 Sind One Dot We shall have. something more to say about 7 lar (Canadian this Navy Number soon. Meanwhile are Pre iat you reading Life regularly? Are you in ad- for three months to dition sending a copy each week to a soldier? Subscriptions to Lire may be sent to American soldiers abroad at American rates of postage if addressed to them as members ol; the ‘American Expeditionary nen, ony to new subscribers; no. sue ee ca redunil unas scriptions “renewed at this’ rate gene Boule and athee soldiers LIFE, 17 West 31st Street, New York. 44 Ae EE ed semen IS FE A: ne Year, $5.00. (Canadian, $8.52; Foreign, $6.04.) comicbookssm