Life, 1918-07-18 · page 12 of 36
Life — July 18, 1918 — page 12: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
The left cartoon contrasts an old Army mule (representing obsolete military technology) with a modern motor truck, celebrating industrial "efficiency." The accompanying poem has the mule boasting of its reliability despite lacking modern conveniences—it needs no mechanic, tire changes, or gasoline, and can still deliver supplies and munitions. The right section discusses whether wealthy individuals like Mr. Creel have the right to change their political views without professional consequences. It references General Leonard Wood, who maintained consistent views since 1914, versus Mr. Creel, who changed positions. The piece questions whether holding unpopular opinions should affect employment—a debate about free thought versus professional consistency, framed as "Justice?"
📄 Transcribed text from this page (OCR, searchable)
Machine-transcribed from the original scan — historical spelling and the odd misread are preserved.
Efficience Sup the old Army Mule, “I'm in luc! As he glanced at the new motor truck. “In spite of contentions For later inventions, I am not to be left in the ruck. “I'm at home in the mud and the mire, I can live upon weeds and barbed wire, And no mechanician Need watch my ignition— And a mule never yet wore a tire, “In these days when it’s all ‘Watch your step! I am proua of my past and my rep; My normal condition 15 more than tradition : I am full of efficience and pep. “Tam necded, it seems, over there, Where the shrapnel and gas fill the air, No gasoline fivver My bit shall deliver; I will visit the Boche in his lair. “I can carry munitions and guns, And deliver supplies by the tons. I'm no sympathizer With Germany's Kaiser— I've a punch in both heels for the Huns!” NIGHTMARE OF A BACHELOR WHO HAS JUST BECOME ENGAGED Justice ? VERYONE is privileged to change his mind, but some have more Juck at it than others. Mr. George Creel, ior instance, has the fortunate gift of being able to change his mind and not have this affect his job. Not so long ago Mr, Creel held socialistic views, and wrote articles contain- ing these views. “When questioned about the articles,” says the New York Simi, "Mr. Creel explained that they were written in the heat of a campaign conducted by the newspaper on which he was employed, and that they did not now repre- sent his views.” General Leonard Wood does not seem to be so fortunate as Mr, Creel. He holds the same views now that he did in 1914. General Wood, long before Mr. Creel or others were concerned about their country, was calling attention to the necessity for preparedness. General Wood still thinks th me. He has not changed his view. So General Wood is disciplined by being kept at home, and Mr, Creel, who emulates the humble but versatile chameleon, still en- joys the favor of the gods. Looked That Way “LJOW long has Splicer been a member of Congress?” “T imagine quite a little while. He told me confi- dentially the other day that if he had to earn his living in the open market he couldn't make ten dollars a week.” ITH the prevailing styles the sirls look as if they were dressing true to form.