Life, 1918-11-28 · page 11 of 34
Life — November 28, 1918 — page 11: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
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.
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Grand Old Private: 1’M AS GOOD A SOLDIER AS YOU ARE, EVEN IF YOUR GENERAL THINKS I’M NOT Mistake Somewhere A Possibility Brcss: I see that William J. Bryan may go over as a “you say you were on a raft for four days without Peace commissioner. food?” Griccs: Why, I didn’t know that the peace commission- “Yes.” ers drew salaries. “Dear me! Weren't you hungry?” comicbooks.com