Life, 1904-12-08 · page 21 of 24
Life — December 8, 1904 — page 21: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This is primarily an **advertising and promotional page** with a contest element. The main content is a **Charles Dana Gibson drawing** showing two elegantly-dressed figures in a rowboat on a lake, with leisure-class scenery visible. The point is unclear without a caption—viewers are invited to **suggest a title** for $5 subscription fee, with a $500 prize for the best submission. Gibson was Life's signature illustrator of high-society satire; his drawings typically mocked upper-class pretension and romantic complications. The cartoon's subject appears to involve leisure or courtship, typical Gibson themes. The page is dominated by **period advertisements** (Evans' Ale, Kodak cameras, desk furniture, patent medicine) interspersed with promotional copy. The lower cartoon—a man regretting he watched a circus parade—is separate, likely from ongoing Life features. This reflects Life's business model: prestigious illustrator content coupled with premium advertising.
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t Is a Copyright, 1904, Lire e for This Gibson Drawing? The picture has no title. not a puzzle picture. No suggestion for a title will be casidered unless accompanied by Fre Dollars to pay for a year's sheription to LIFE. Subscrip- tas may begin at any time. The best title will be determined tythe Editors of LIFE from titles sdmitted in the competition. Write jor ttle on an envelope, with your une and address inside. Enclose tah with your remittance for sub- stption. Suggestions must reach UFE before February 1, 1905. The result will be announced in UFE 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, The person who suggests the most appropriate title will receive a Prize $500 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. lnaddition to the opportunity to gain the $500 prize, EVERY COMPETITOR WILL RECEIVE, FREE OF CHARGE, iartist's proof of the picture, hand-printed on 17x21 India paper, plate-marked ready for framing. LIFE PUBLISHING COMPANY 17 West Thirty-First Street {7 An artistically printed catalogue, containin; Easbfeld, Harrison, Fisher, Crosby and others, tity volume which will be of service in the selection of holiday gifts. ished by LIF! New York City 135 miniature reproductions of prints and proofs by Gibson, Gilbert, Clay, publi Br will be sent to any address on receipt of ten cents. A “Hang it! I knew [had no business to watch that circus parade.” HERE is no beverage more delicious, Particularly at this season, with one’s dinner or luncheon than a bottle of It begets a zest and smack that im- parts enjoyment to any kind ofa meal. All Restaurants, Hotels, Oyster and Chop House, The Christmas problem solved— give a KODAK $5 to $97. Eastman Kopak Co. Rochester, N. Y. Catalogue free at the dealers of by mall. This funniest of pictures reproduced in colors, 742 x 10 inches, on dark mat 13x 15, ready for framing, mailed to any address on receipt of FIFTY CENTS LIFE PUBLISHING W7 West Thirty-First Street COMPANY NEW YORK CITY GOUT & RHEUMATISM Unt Great English Remedy 5gny BLAIR’S PILLS gy Pel Ory tes ES wil Cared to STAY CURED. Ko Medicines peeded afterwards, Book 24 Pree. P. MAROLD HAYES, Baffle, 8. Y. DESKS Office Furniture aT * EXPORT PRICES 15 STONE ST. NEXT” PRODUCE _ EXCHANGE