Life, 1904-10-13 · page 20 of 22
Life — October 13, 1904 — page 20: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily **advertising and a contest announcement** rather than political satire. The main content is a Gibson drawing contest where *Life* magazine invites readers to suggest titles for a Charles Dana Gibson illustration depicting people in a rowboat. The prize is $500 (substantial in 1904). The small anecdote titled "A General Misunderstanding" is a mild joke about miscommunication: a hotel guest pounds on the wall to stop a cornet player's loud practicing at night, but the musician interprets the pounding as enthusiastic applause and plays even more pieces. The surrounding advertisements (Jaeger underwear, Knox hats, Hale Desk Company) represent typical early-1900s print marketing. The "Patronize American Industries" slogan reflects period nationalism. Overall, this is a standard magazine page mixing editorial content with commercial appeals—not satirical commentary.
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+ LIFE: Special Weights for Fall. The prime requisites of a perfect under- wear are: Healthfulness, Durability, Fit, Finish, “Jaeger” possesses these in a pre-eminent degree. Hence its unique distinction as a household word in the RY Leapisa ERYM HERE Booklets and Samples Free. Or, Jaeger’s S, W. S, Co.'s Own Stores: {306 Fifth Ave. New Yor: | 19) Broadway, Brooklyn: $04 Fulton St. Boston: 230-232 Boylston St. Philadelphia: 1510 Chestnut St. Chicago: 82 State St. Agents in AR Principal Cities, Patronize American industries. Wear a KNOX — HAT | the creation par excellence of the nation. Agencies in all the principal cities fa the work. | | DESKS Office Furniture aT EXPORT PRICES ‘submitted in the competition. Write A General Misunderstanding. BOSTON entomologist, who has shown the toad to be one of the farmer's best friends, said recently, ‘‘The toad has been misunderstood in the past, as much misunder- stood as a certain friend of mine who was taking a walking tour." One night he put up at a small country hotel. The next morning, at breakfast, the landlord said to him : “Did you enjoy the cornet-playing in the room next to yours last night ?”" “ Enjoy it!" my friend sneered, “I should think not. Why, I spent half the night pound. ing on the wall to make the man stop."” “It must have been a misunderstanding,” said the landlord, sorrowfully, ‘The cornet- player told me that the person in the next room applauded him so heartily that he went over every piece he knew three times."” — Youth's Companion. Copyright, 1904, Lire What Is a Good Title for This Gibson Drawing? The picture has no title. not a puzzle picture, No suggestion for a title will be The person who suggests the most appropriate title will receive a Prize $50 In addition to the opportunity to gain the $500 prize, EVE considered unless accompanied by Five Dollars to pay for a year's subscription to LIFE. Subscrip- tions may begin at any time. The best title will be determined by the Editors of LIFE from titles your title on an envelope, with your name and address inside. Enclose h with your remittance for sub- scription. Suggestions must reach LIFE before February |, 1905. The result will be announced in LIFE for February 23, 1905. LIFE wants the best one that can be suggested. ‘The title may be a word, a line, a verse or a quotation, It is Mr. Charles Dana Gibson draws regularly for LIFE, the leading illustrated, humorous and satirical journal of the world The Christmas and other extra numbers of LIFE are sent to sub- scribers without additional charge. Send ten cents now for the copy of LIFE which will contain the announcement of the result of this contest. Your name and address will be put on file and the copy mailed to you as soon as issued. Y¥ COMPETITOR WILL RE E, FREE OF CHARGE, an artist's proof of the picture, hand-printed on 17x 21 India paper, plate-marked ready for framing. 17 West Thirty-First Street FZ An artitically printed catalogue, containing 136 miniature reproductions of prints and i LIFE, lay gifts, Blashfield, Harrison, Fisher, Crosby and others, published b dainty volume which will be of service in the selection of hold LIFE PUBLISHING COMPANY New York City roofs by Gibson, Gilbert, Cy will be sent to any address on receipt of ten cents comicbooks.com