Life — November 30, 1922 — page 13: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This Life magazine page presents a satirical overview of current events through multiple vignettes. The central figure appears to be a Prohibition enforcement officer standing amid chaos—a "Splash!" suggesting the failure of alcohol prohibition policies. Key depicted issues include: - **Dividend bubble**: A large inflated bubble labeled "Dividends" with a figure riding it, satirizing stock market speculation - **Prohibition enforcement**: The central officer amid destruction, suggesting the policy's ineffectiveness - **Political figures**: Various caricatured characters representing contemporary politicians or public figures - **"Physician, heal thyself!"**: The caption suggests governmental hypocrisy—authorities unable to solve problems they create The overall theme mocks 1920s American social and economic policies, particularly Prohibition's unintended consequences and financial speculation preceding the era's economic troubles.