Life, 1919-01-02 · page 22 of 34
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This page promotes **General John J. Pershing** and **Robert Lansing** as 1920 presidential and vice-presidential candidates on a platform of "unconditional surrender of politics"—satirizing the desire for non-partisan leadership after World War I. The main cartoon shows Pershing in military dress, framed as "For President." The text praises him as removed from political corruption, having commanded U.S. armies in France and learned from European leaders like Marshal Foch and Lloyd George. The bottom left cartoon depicts a carrier pigeon returning from war, humorously hanging its military medals on a wall—likely mocking the proliferation of decorations or the contrast between battlefield service and civilian life. The remaining humor pieces ("Indian Relics," "Aesthetic," and "Why Not?") are unrelated satirical sketches typical of Life's miscellaneous comic content. The "Why Not?" section jokes about dividing the German navy between Ireland and Switzerland—postwar political humor.
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Life’s Ticket For Vice-President Rorert Lanstne For President Joun J. Persninc Platform: Tie UNCONDITIONAL SURRENDER OF Pouitics NTICIPATING the unanimous de- sire of the American people, Liry takes pleasure in announcing his didates for 10 General Pershing was selected hy the present adminis- tration to command our armies at the front, not only for his common sense, > BE a vary FOR PRESIDENT 2 his broad executive ability, ed Americanism and his knowledge of men and affairs, but because he was far removed from the taint of a political atmosphere. As the head of our large has SOT ROR a, army in France, General Persh had an unusual opportunity to ize himself with world problems. He into intimate contact with imbibed the Foch, of His nent piliar- has come world leaders; he has glorious spirit of Marshal Lloyd George. and Clemenceau and sound ju all people | superb reserve have won the respect of As Secretary of State, Robert Lansing | to busir .-JOHN-J-PERSHING- has attended strictly ss, has ways considered his last, and in the performance of his im- own interests mense responsibility has shown an une His state « inded statec failing modesty and service. ments are models of hig and his long training in his office him peculiarly fitted to exercise th us rend soundest judgment in all matters involving ighest interest of the country. With these two men at the helm, America will take the lead in world px ress, working for the best inter- ests of all, modest in its courage, WHY NOt unsullied in its character, iorceful in its enterprise, thoroughly practical in the application of its principles «and unapproached in its moral ideals, HOME FROM THE WAR Private Carricr Pigeon: i'm Lucky TO HAVE SUCH A FINE PLACE TO HANG ALL OF MY MEDALS, Indian Relics ASHNI, the fish vendor, went to the head net-keeper and said “T must have a raise in my pay.” But the him tily. The next ¢ said: “T must have a raise in my pay.” While he was repeating this formula a lordly pelican Vishnu in disguis and inquired “My friend, how you going to pester us with that re- mark?” “Until T get what I want,” proudly replied Vashni, net-keeper scorned y Vashni came who was the god perambnlated over times many are ~ Then, ing him said the god Vishnu, strik- left with his foot, “be a woman!” Aesthetic MES: UPPISH Crassing croved of urchins playing in gutter): See litte half-naked children aying in that gutter, Isn't it awful? Ose or tHe Urcuins: G'wan, lady. We're fling, “De Dance of de Limy Puddle.” those dirty loing de latest high-brow Gree id Mud- HAT do with the German navy? “Divide it between Ireland Switzerland,” ou think should be done and