Life — November 28, 1918 — page 13: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page collects ten brief satirical cartoons addressing WWI-era politics and social conditions: **Political/Social Targets:** - Politicians denying resignation despite public pressure ("In spite of assertions to the contrary") - German military reversals ("Hari-kari und spurlos verseckt!"—suggesting German defeat) - Government food rationing and restaurateurs' price-gouging during wartime - Wartime corruption and profiteering ("War covers a multitude of sins") - Paper conservation efforts ("Save paper" campaign) - A prominent public figure's contradictory statements ("A prevalent, and a prominent, clubman") **Style:** The cartoons use exaggerated caricature and visual metaphor typical of 1910s satirical cartooning. The humor relies on recognizing current events and public figures of the period, though specific identities aren't labeled. Overall, the page critiques wartime government incompetence, black-market profiteering, and political hypocrisy.