Life — July 18, 1918 — page 12: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# "Efficiency" and "Justice?" — Life Magazine Page 84 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?"