Life — November 28, 1918 — page 11: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# Political Cartoon Analysis This page contains satirical commentary on American politics during World War I era. The main cartoon depicts an anthropomorphized goat (representing a soldier) confronting a tall military officer, with the caption "Grand Old Private: I'M AS GOOD A SOLDIER AS YOU ARE, EVEN IF YOUR GENERAL THINKS I'M NOT." Below are two brief satirical pieces: "Mistake Somewhere" mocks William Jennings Bryan's possible appointment as peace commissioner, joking that peace commissioners apparently drew salaries—suggesting Bryan pursued the unpaid role for financial gain. "A Possibility" is a brief comedic dialogue about someone who survived four days without food, questioning whether hunger would affect them. The cartoon likely critiques military hierarchy and favoritism during wartime.