Life — February 5, 1920 — page 27: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This satirical cartoon depicts a group of dogs holding protest signs with competing claims about their virtues: "He ties no cans on tails," "He belongs to the anti-stone throwers," and "He binds up broken legs!" The cartoon appears to be political satire comparing candidates or public figures to dogs making self-promotional claims. Each sign represents a different virtue or policy position the subject supposedly embodies. The crowded scene of dogs with signs suggests a campaign or election context where multiple figures make competing promises to voters. The humor lies in the absurdity of dogs advocating for animal welfare policies—likely mocking politicians who make grandiose claims about their humanitarian credentials while their actual records may tell a different story. The specific historical context and figures referenced remain unclear without additional publication information.