Life — October 28, 1920 — page 22: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page shows a black and white photograph or illustration (not a cartoon) depicting what appears to be a scene from a narrative or serial story. The caption reads "The Deacon Has Been..." suggesting this is part of a larger narrative. The image shows a group of men in early 20th-century clothing (straw hats, formal wear) gathered around an automobile, with a young boy in the foreground. There's a building visible in the background. The scene appears to depict some kind of dramatic moment or confrontation. Without the complete caption or surrounding context from the Life magazine issue, I cannot definitively explain the specific satirical or narrative point being made. The fragmentary text and lack of accompanying article make it unclear whether this is political satire, social commentary, or fictional storytelling.