Life, 1911-09-14 · page 13 of 46
Life — September 14, 1911 — page 13: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This is a **contest announcement page**, not a political cartoon. Life magazine is soliciting reader submissions for the best title to accompany an untitled illustration—offering $100 as the prize (substantial for the era). The image shows an interior domestic scene: a woman sits sewing or working at a table while a small dog sits nearby; a man's figure lies in the foreground (partially visible). Snow is visible through windows, suggesting winter. The scene appears domestic but ambiguous—the page notes "This picture has no title," inviting interpretation. The contest rules specify entries must arrive by October 2, with winners announced October 19. Notably, contestants need not be Life subscribers. The judges are Life's editors themselves. Without the original date visible, the specific social or satirical meaning remains unclear.
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Machine-transcribed from the original scan — historical spelling and the odd misread are preserved.
This picture has no title. For the Best Title to this Picture, Life Will Give One Hundred Dollars Conditions of the Contest The title, with sub-title, or in whatever form sub- mitted, must not exceed fifteen words. Manuscripts should be addressed to The Contest Editor of Lire, 17 West jist St., New York, N.Y. Envelopes addressed in any other way will not be considered. All titles submitted must be at Lire office not later than Monday, Oct. 2. The contest will close at noon ot that date. Within one week from Oct. 2 a check for $100 will be sent to the winner. Announcement of winner will be made in Lire’s issue Oct. 19. It is not necessary to be a subscriber to Lire in order to compete. ‘The contest is open to every one. Only one title from each contestant will be con- sidered. No manuscript will be returned. The editors of Lire will be the judges. They will award the prize to the title which, in their judgment, is the most deserving. comicbooks.com