Life — November 7, 1918 — page 13: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page contains several interconnected satirical cartoons about early 20th-century American concerns: **Top cartoon** ("The Sons That Got Over"): Depicts military figures being instructed by a commanding officer, likely satirizing WWI soldiers returning home or war readiness. **Central image**: A large whiskey barrel labeled "200,000,000 Gallons" appears to address Prohibition debates—questioning what to do with alcohol stockpiles. **Surrounding vignettes** mock various topics: - Ferdinand of Bulgaria studying botany (political commentary on a foreign leader) - Gold prices and financial concerns ("Latest Thing in Gold Bricks") - Women's suffrage ("Waiting at the Church") - Food/kitchen taxation ("Kitchen's Tax Bill") The overall theme critiques contemporary political, military, and social anxieties of the era through satirical humor and caricature.