Life — September 21, 1922 — page 18: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This is a satirical cartoon signed "Huckers" depicting profiteering from war. The central figure—an aggressive caricature with exaggerated features—sits at a cart laden with ammunition and military supplies labeled "WAR" repeatedly. He appears to be a war profiteer or munitions dealer, gleefully selling implements of destruction. The two gaunt figures on the left, stacked with "WAR" labels, likely represent soldiers or nations being consumed by endless conflict. The cartoon criticizes those who profit financially from warfare while ordinary people suffer its consequences. The style and subject matter suggest this cartoon addresses concerns about armaments manufacturers and their role in perpetuating or encouraging war—a recurring theme in early 20th-century American satirical publications.