Life — September 9, 1926 — page 19: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This political cartoon depicts anthropomorphic animals in what appears to be a law enforcement or military setting. A figure labeled "NAVY" sits reading, while characters labeled "PROHIBITION ENFORCEMENT" and "CONGRESS" surround a small dog or similar creature. The caricatured figures with exaggerated features suggest mockery of government agencies. The satire likely criticizes the enforcement of Prohibition (1920-1933) and related government overreach. The "pet" imagery suggests that enforcement agencies or Congress were treating Prohibition as a favored but problematic "pet project." The various agency labels indicate frustration with bureaucratic coordination or competition between different government bodies attempting to enforce alcohol laws during this contentious period.