Life, 1921-10-27 · page 18 of 34
Life — October 27, 1921 — page 18: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This is a black and white illustration showing a figure crouched or hiding among vegetation near a large tree trunk, with a body of water and landscape visible in the background. The caption reads: "They've already taken seven between the—" The OCR text is largely corrupted and unreadable, providing no clear context. Without additional visible text or identifying details in the image itself, I cannot definitively explain the political or social satire this cartoon intends. The scene suggests someone in hiding or concealment, and the incomplete caption implies an ongoing situation of things being "taken," but the specific reference—whether to historical events, political figures, or social commentary—remains unclear without legible accompanying text.
📄 Transcribed text from this page (OCR, searchable)
Machine-transcribed from the original scan — historical spelling and the odd misread are preserved.
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