Life, 1907-11-07 · page 47 of 50
Life — November 7, 1907 — page 47: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page contains a small cartoon titled "A 'Short' Story Writer" in the upper left, showing a man at a desk labeled "EDITOR PRIVATE" holding what appears to be a rejected manuscript. The joke likely satirizes the proliferation of aspiring short-story writers submitting work to editors—a common frustration in publishing. The cartoonist (signed, appearing to be by an artist named Cesare) presents the editor's private moment, suggesting the volume and tedium of unsolicited submissions. The remainder of the page consists of advertisements (for the Santa Fe railway and the Lorraine hotel) and a book review section listing recent publications, which was typical Life magazine content of this era. The "counterfeit goods" notice at bottom warns readers to purchase authentic products only.
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