Life — May 3, 1923 — page 19: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This satirical cartoon from *Life* magazine depicts a woman labeled "Miss Dishonest" being pulled by a large grotesque figure representing "The Old Issues" in a horse-drawn carriage. The figure is dreaming of—or dangling before her—a modern automobile, suggesting temptation or false promises. The satire critiques how outdated political problems or corrupt practices ("the old issues") continue to entrap society by offering superficial modernization or progress. The woman's formal Victorian dress contrasts with the modern auto, emphasizing the tension between clinging to old problems versus embracing genuine change. The caption "Honk!" reinforces the automobile imagery. The cartoon likely comments on political corruption or dishonesty persisting despite apparent modernization in American society.