Life, 1911-07-27 · page 13 of 40
Life — July 27, 1911 — page 13: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page features a **contest announcement**, not a political cartoon. Life magazine is soliciting title suggestions for an illustration showing two figures in a small boat on a river or wetland, with pyramids visible in the background—suggesting an Egyptian setting. The contest offers $100 to the winner for the "best title" to this picture. The conditions specify that titles should be brief, submitted by August 7th, and that the winner will be announced August 24th. Notably, contestants need not be Life subscribers. The illustration itself depicts what appears to be a leisurely moment between two people in a romantic or intimate setting, though without a title, the exact satirical or humorous intent remains unclear to modern viewers.
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= eee wees 7] For the Best Title Give One to this Picture, Life Will Hundred Dollars Conditions of the Contest The title, with sub-title, or in whatever form sub- mitted, must not exceed fifteen words. Between titles of equal merit, the shortest title will have preference. Manuscripts should be sent addressed to Tue Contest Eprtor or Lire, 17 West 31st St., New York, N. Y. All titles submitted must be at Lire office not later than August 7th. The contest will close at noon of that date. Within one week from August 7th a check for $100 will be sent to the winner. Announcement of winner will be made in Lire’s issue August 24th, It is not necessary to be a subscriber to Lire in order to compete. The contest is open to every one. One contestant cannot send more than three titles. No manuscript will be returned. The editors of Lire will be the judges. Titles will be considered on their merits. They will award the prize to the title which, in their judgment, is the cleverest one for the picture. comicbooks.com