Life, 1920-02-12 · page 13 of 44
Life — February 12, 1920 — page 13: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page contains satirical commentary on U.S.-Mexico relations and labor disputes, likely from the early 20th century. **"Directions for Dealing with Mexico"** presents a numbered list mocking American diplomatic responses, suggesting bureaucratic incompetence: send notes, follow-ups, queries about unanswered notes, supply troop rations, ship arms, and repeat. The satire critiques how America handled Mexican affairs through ineffectual paperwork rather than coherent policy. **"Still Hanging On"** (top image) depicts what appears to be soldiers or fighters in difficult conditions, possibly referencing military intervention in Mexico. **"Necessity"** is a dialogue joke about forgotten beach plans. **The lower cartoon** shows a woman and man discussing labor strikes, with her noting strikes send a "terrible message" but supporting shorter hours—satirizing how even strike opponents acknowledge workers' legitimate grievances.
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