Life — June 28, 1928 — page 15: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This satirical cartoon depicts American political and social figures being overwhelmed by "the big noise"—represented by a central figure with megaphones for ears, symbolizing deafening political clamor. The labeled figures being knocked down or affected include: - **Kansas City** and **Houston** (regional interests) - **Heflin** (likely Senator Thomas Heflin) - References to **Congress**, **Senate**, and **"Graft Fund"** - **"The Italians' Courage Courts"** and **"That Gettysburg Speech"** (historical references) The bottom panel shows "Fly-Time Again"—apparently suggesting these political disturbances are cyclical nuisances. The cartoon satirizes how political noise and corruption scandals overwhelm reasonable governance, with various constituencies and institutions rendered helpless by the chaotic din of American politics.