Life — January 15, 1920 — page 4: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# Analysis This page from *Life* magazine contains a satirical cartoon about financial profiteering, paired with a contest announcement. The main cartoon depicts a winged figure (representing "Lady Luck" or Fortune, identifiable by the dollar sign) showering money onto a group of well-dressed women and men who eagerly collect it. The caption reads: "All Ye Profiteers, Salute! I Have Your Number. It's Coming Next Week." The satire targets wartime profiteers—businesspeople who accumulated wealth through speculation or exploitation during (likely) World War I. The cartoon suggests their financial scheming is transparent and will be exposed in an upcoming *Life* issue. Below is a contest announcement inviting clever readers to submit humorous captions for pictures, with monetary prizes offered.