Life, 1911-02-09 · page 40 of 44
Life — February 9, 1911 — page 40: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This is a promotional page announcing Life magazine's upcoming "Socialist's Number." The editors frame it as satirical social commentary: after decades of political graft and corruption, why not dedicate an issue to socialism and "the brotherhood of man"? They promise the next issue will be a "Rich Man's Number"—a humorous pairing suggesting the magazine will critique both wealth inequality and socialist ideals. The cartoons (a foot crushing a small figure, left; a well-dressed man at right) likely represent the wealthy and working classes. The page advertises Life's strong newsstand circulation and upcoming themed issues on various topics (Peacock, Dog, Humorous, etc.). This reflects early 20th-century American satirical journalism, where Life magazine presented left-leaning social criticism through humor and illustration. The tone is ironic rather than doctrinaire about socialism itself.
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NEXT WEEK The Socialist’s Number of Life Isa tribute to the Socialistic idea. We have had a continuous carnival of graft now for several decades. Why not have a carnival of the brotherhood of man? Socialism, the best Socialism, is for the under dog. Here’s to the under dog. May he soon be on top. In the meantime, in this next number you will feel a great many things. No information. But a few object lessons. SOME COMING SPECIALS Feb. 23. Rich Man’s—This number follows close upon the Socialist’s. If you don’t like one, you simply can’t get along without the other. Every rich man will need this number as a consolation. March 2. Peacock—Hardly anyore would guess from the title of this number that it was al- most entirely devoted to the ladies. Of course, it is strictly fair. Reeks with com- plimentary allusions, and is also a complete pictorial guide to the latest fashions. Other numbers are Dog, Humorous, Commuter's, Joy Rider's, Celestial and Bride's. More About LIFE’S Time Table Recently we published information about when LIFE can be bought in various parts of the United States. This is only the beginning. We propose to fix in the mind of everybody the precise hour when the latest number is on sale in every news-stand in the country. LIFE has the largest news-stand circulation of any ten cent weekly in the United States. Subscription $5.00 Canadian $5.52 Foreign $6.04 ID Th terrane Mexico San De Wi of the { 290 Broa comicbooks.com