Life, 1921-11-10 · page 15 of 34
Life — November 10, 1921 — page 15: what you’re looking at
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This page contains four satirical cartoons mocking 1920s disarmament efforts and social pretension: 1. **"Ex-Munitions Manufacturer"**: A wealthy industrialist who previously profited from weapons now poses as refined, claiming poverty while keeping his "pretty posies"—satirizing war profiteers' claims of financial hardship after disarmament. 2. **"At the Zoo"**: Shows a lavish dinner party amid caged animals, with text noting "The lion and the lamb are tucked in for the night"—likely referencing biblical peace metaphors while satirizing the gap between disarmament rhetoric and actual international tensions. 3. **"Former Ambassador"**: References a diplomatic figure presenting an "Egg Surprise"—unclear what specific figure or event this targets. 4. **"Mr. and Mrs. Taxpayer"**: Depicts ordinary citizens struggling with a serpent, suggesting taxpayers bear the burden of disarmament policy consequences.
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