Life, 1909-02-11 · page 27 of 28
Life — February 11, 1909 — page 27: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This is a promotional page advertising upcoming themed issues of *Life*, the American satirical magazine. It announces seven special numbers from March through April, each with different cover artists and focuses. The page reveals contemporary preoccupations: real estate speculation, fashion for women, St. Patrick's Day celebrations, and notably, **women's suffrage**—described as a growing cloud enveloping the land. The March 25 "Woman's Rights" issue promises serious treatment "with malice toward none," indicating suffrage was a contentious but increasingly significant political issue. Later issues target women readers directly—the April 22 "Woman's Number" exclusively features female contributors (including Ella Wheeler Wilcox and Gertrude Atherton), suggesting women were recognized as both readers and writers. The Health and Easter numbers appeal to general audiences with humor. The overall tone mixes self-promotion with gentle mockery typical of *Life*'s satirical style.
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Look out for the Special Numbers of Life ! You'll be sorry if you March g. Real Estate Number (Cover by Squires) There is more fun in real estate than you have any idea of. This number will be autochthonous*—and it's good from the ground up. March 11. Fashion Number (Cover by Phillips) Have you a wife, sister or sweetheart? Better still, are you a dear delightful woman yourself? To anyone who wears clothes—superfluous clothes—this number will be a real event. March 18. St. Patrick’s (Cover by Flagg) Ireland is pictured in the brightest colors. This is the midmonth number, and will mark a green spot in your memory. March 25. Woman's Rights (Cover by Crosby) Everyone knows that the woman suffrage question in this country is assuming larger proportions all the time. From a cloud no bigger than a man's hand, it is enveloping the land. LIFE treats this subject with the solemnity it deserves—impartially, fairly —with malice toward none and love for all. April 7, Easter (Cover by Lowell) “ Bright with promise "—which shall all be fulfilled. LIFE’S Easter number in past years has always been a “thing of beauty and a joy forever.” This year it will surpass the most ardent anticipations. April 22, Woman's Number (Cover by Clay) A new idea, All the men will have to stand aside in this number. None but women allowed to contribute. Ella Wheeler Wilcox has something to say, also Gertrude Atherton, Mrs. Wilson Woodrow, Hildergarde Hawthorne, Agnes _Repplier, Mrs. Thompson Seton—Oh, we couldn't give them all—it would take up too much space. If you want to know how many really clever women there are in this country, don’t fail to order this number in advance. April 29. Health Number (Cover by Kilvert) Are you depressed? Have you tried all the health resorts? Are you a devotee of the New Thought? What is your latest digestive fad? Assuming that you are still alive, and wish to recover, get this number of LIFE and laugh it all off. It will cure you of anything you've got. (Order of issue subject to change.) NOTE, that These are only a few of the special numbers coming. comicbooks.com