Life — August 21, 1931 — page 12: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# "Life Looks About" - Political Commentary Page This page contains editorial commentary on post-WWI politics rather than traditional cartoons. The main cartoon shows three figures at a desk labeled "He wants to send a telegram to President Hoover about Prohibition!" The satire targets: **Cornwallis's surrender**: The text discusses Lloyd George's wartime leadership versus his post-war role, referencing the 1500 anniversary of Cornwallis's surrender at Yorktown—implying current political "surrenders" are equally shameful. **The cartoon**: Appears to mock diplomatic efforts around Prohibition enforcement, with figures attempting to communicate with President Hoover about this contentious policy. **Italian criminality**: The article discusses organized crime's Italian connections, distinguishing between Italian cultural achievements (Dante, Michelangelo) and contemporary gangsterism. The overall tone critiques political ineffectiveness and moral compromise in 1920s American governance.