Life — March 21, 1930 — page 12: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# "Life in Washington" - Political Satire, circa 1932 This page satirizes Prohibition-era Washington politics. The top cartoon shows chaotic debate over the "Water-Hole" amendment, with figures labeled as prominent senators (Wickersham, Walsh-Wheeler) arguing over whether to repeal Prohibition. The text mocks their conflicting positions: some are "wets" (repeal supporters), others "drys" (Prohibition supporters). The lower cartoon by Dr. Seuss depicts "Repressed Country Youth: Whoopee, Henry—Look! The Dance of the Seven Veals!" — satirizing rural Americans' pent-up frustrations under Prohibition's restrictions. The right column continues political commentary on Congressional debates, mentioning figures like Hoover and discussing naval matters and international relations, presenting these debates as absurd theater rather than serious governance.