Life — July 15, 1920 — page 21: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page shows a political cartoon titled "Will Be Boys," depicting a thin, elderly man with exaggerated features crouching by the water's edge. He appears to be playing with toy boats—suggesting childish behavior from someone who should know better. The figure's gaunt appearance, long hair, and formal 19th-century dress suggest a specific public figure, likely a political leader or notable person of the era. The satire critiques this person for engaging in frivolous or irresponsible activities—"boys will be boys"—implying they're behaving immaturely despite their position or age. Without clearer identification markers or dates visible, I cannot definitively name the target, but the cartoon mocks someone's undignified or foolish conduct through this unflattering caricature.