Life — September 5, 1918 — page 13: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page from *Life* magazine presents August 1918 WWI commentary through multiple cartoon panels: **Top section**: "Preparing for the Draft" shows men of various ages queuing at a draft board—satirizing conscription anxiety. **Main illustration**: "The Retreat from Moscow" depicts figures (likely Allied leaders) struggling atop a camel labeled "HIKE," referencing the difficult Russian military situation and withdrawal. **Bottom panels** include: - "Justice" and military scenes criticizing war conduct - "The Patriot's Lament"—an older figure lamenting lies told to support the war - "The Tell-Tale"—figures discussing domestic control of information - A final panel about "Uncle Sam Controls the Telegraph and Telephone" The overall theme critiques military conscription, the failed Russian campaign, and government propaganda/information control during WWI.