Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 152, March 14, 1917

"Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 152, March 14, 1917" by Various is a magazine brimming with satire and comical drawings that mirror the happenings and problems in society from the early 1900s. Released during World War I, it uses humor to examine the difficulties of war, making light of government decisions and how people felt about the conflict. The magazine includes amusing angles on things happening at the time, like leaders being chosen, battles, and how hard the war made life. Throughout the pages, many funny articles playfully discuss how slowly the government worked, how crazy food rules were, and strange daily troubles caused by the war. It shows how costs went up, how rules didn't always make sense and it highlights how strong people were when facing hard times caused by the fighting. The magazine mixes what people thought about society with fun poems and pictures that deliver chuckles and smart ideas about the demanding times.