Life — January 1, 1920 — page 15: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

**Top Cartoon**: A standing figure complains about pipe smoking to seated men in what appears to be a bar or tavern. The dialogue satirizes working-class arguments about tobacco use—one man defends his right to smoke despite others' complaints about the expense and smell. **"The Antis" Illustration**: Three monkeys labeled "See More Evil," "Hear More Evil," and "Speak More Evil" mock anti-smoking advocates. This parodies the "see no evil" proverb, suggesting those opposed to smoking are foolish or hypocritical. **"The Old Jewel Box" Essay**: Begins a philosophical piece about spiritual treasures and human consciousness, unrelated to the cartoons above. The page satirizes contemporary debates over smoking etiquette and personal freedoms in shared social spaces.