Life, 1918-06-13 · page 9 of 36
Life — June 13, 1918 — page 9: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page from *Life* magazine presents two satirical pieces: **Top cartoon**: Shows military officers confronting civilians in what appears to be a wartime or occupation scenario. The caption references a wife's attack on her husband regarding "summer vacations" and an "expensive watering place"—suggesting domestic conflict masked as military affairs. The satire likely mocks how serious national crises (the text mentions German submarines destroying New York) are deflected by petty domestic squabbles. **Bottom story "From the History of the Future"**: Describes a fictional future attack on New York by German submarines. It satirizes American preparedness and government response, depicting how captured enemy combatants would be treated as prisoners. The accompanying cartoon shows "Captain Little" discussing prisoner treatment, suggesting satirical commentary on military protocols and American values during wartime (appears to reference WWI-era concerns). The overall theme: civilian-military disconnect and satirical speculation about future warfare.
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Su Se ATTACKED MEIN FULL FORCE YESTERDAY ABOUT HER SUMMER VACATION,” RESULT? “1 REGRET TO SAY THAT, IN OFFENSIVE ON MY PART, SHE From the History of the Future N Thursday morning last, at about five o'clock, ten hostile aeroplanes, which had been released from Ger- man submarines in mid-ocean, appeared over New York. After destroying the lower part of the city, including the Woolworth building, the Stock Exchange and Trinity Church, the machines started west, landing in Kansas. They had been expected, as it was generally understood they could not fly back to their starting base, and were met by a reception committee of leading citizens headed by Senator Reed. While it was felt that the destruction of a large part of New York was a grave matter, it was realized that the men employed were all under orders and could not very well help themselves, and, in accordance with the ex- pressed desire of the government, should be treated hos- pitably ; for to descend to the level of their masters would be obviously beneath our dignity as an altruistic nation. After undergoing the slight formality of being arrested by the authorities the reception proceeded, the welcoming speech being made by Senator Reed, followed by a colla- tion. It is understood that the aviators will be interned in a special summer hotel, purchased by the government for this purpose. SPITE OF A GALLANT DEFENSE AND A MOST VIGOROUS COUNT! SHED MY LINE BACK TO THE MOST EXPENSIVE WATERING PLACE ESS: Be sure you are right, then go ahead! Bos: By Jove! Fifty chaps would get in ahead of you if you procrastinated to that extent! Captain Little (on leave HOW IT FEELS TO BE TAKE} comicbooks.com