I think the word Schmachtfrieden is better translated to mean, "a yearning for peace." Most likely used to describe the political chaos and turmoil that resulted throughout Germany after the cessation of hostilities - imposed democracy, the fight against Communism, occupation of the Ruhr, war reparations, etc. Germania seems to be deep in thought, pondering the question when will there be a true peace? Never forget what they did to us ...
The second card may possibly be an illustration of Salome, Richard Strauss' controversial opera?
The third might be associated with this event - 1914 was the 150th anniversary of the Königliche Akademie für Graphische Künste und Buchgewerbe (Royal Academy for the Graphic Arts and Book Industry) in Leipzig, and to celebrate that occasion, as well as to advertise Leipzig's stature as the pre-eminent book publishing city of Germany, the locals put on an international exhibition of books, book-making, and related arts - the Bugra.
