Life, 1909-04-15 · page 34 of 36
Life — April 15, 1909 — page 34: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This is a **promotional advertisement** for an upcoming special issue of *Life* magazine (April 22), dedicated entirely to women contributors—with one exception: "Mr. Martin, who has a rhythmical Bone to pick, by way of introduction." The phrase "For the Land's Sake! Well, I Never!" expresses mock surprise at this female-focused edition. The accompanying illustrations—a fashionable woman with a basket and a stylized female dancer—reinforce the feminine theme. The satire is subtle: by allowing only one male contributor to "pick a bone" (complain/argue), *Life* gently mocks both women's emerging cultural prominence in the 1910s-20s and any potential male resistance to it. The tone is lighthearted rather than serious commentary. The page also lists upcoming themed issues (Matrimonial, Flirts, Spooks, Fall Sporting, etc.), demonstrating *Life*'s editorial strategy of specialized content targeting different interests and audiences.
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For the Land’s Sake! Well, I Never! The Woman’s Number of Life is coming next week Issue of April 22—Out Next Tuesday Only Women contributors to this number—except Mr. Martin, who has a rhythmical Bone to pick, by way of introduction. Coming Numbers of Life October 7 October 14 October 21 October 28 November 4 November 11 November 18 November 25 December 2 December 9 General Courtsbip General Midnight May 20 May 27 June 3 June 10 June 17 June 24 July 1 July 8 July 15 July 22 College Matrimonial Summer Gadding Number Flirts* Book Gardening, Planting Outdoors, etc. July gth General General Spooks’ August 5 Thanksgiving General Musical and Opera Gen The numbers under the title y be at any time by Christmas Book General August 12 August 19 August 26 September 2 September 9 September 16 September 23 September 30 General General General Fall Sporting General General Improper Other Numbers are: Epicures Winter Travel Chorus Girl Great White Way The order of issue is subject to change at any time, but the above schedule will give a general idea of the subjects, If you are a subscriber to Lire you miss none of these good things | Prige in the United States and American Possessions, $5.00; Canada, $5.52; abroad, $4.04,