Life, 1912-01-04 · page 49 of 108
Life — January 4, 1912 — page 49: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page announces a $100 contest for readers to title an untitled illustration. The image shows a elegantly dressed woman standing alone in a sparse desert landscape with scattered desert plants and a small black cat or dog nearby. The woman appears fashionably dressed in what looks like early 1900s attire with a large hat. The contest invites public submissions of titles (maximum fifteen words) to *Life* magazine's New York office by January 20. The winning title will be announced February 1. This reflects *Life*'s era as a prominent American humor and satire magazine that engaged readers through interactive contests. The ambiguous desert scene—pairing refined femininity with desolate terrain—likely suggests a humorous commentary on modern life, possibly about isolation, displacement, or the incongruity between social pretense and harsh reality, though the specific satirical point remains open-ended, which was the contest's appeal.
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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. The paper upon which the title is sent should contain nothing else but the title, with the name and address of the author in the upper left hand corner. If this rule is violated the judges reserve the right to debar the contribution. Manuscripts should be addressed to The Contest Editor of Lar, 17 West 31st 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 Saturday, January 20. The contest will close at noon of that date. Within one week from January 20 a check for $100 will be sent to the winner. Announcement of winner will be made in Lire’'s issue of February 1. 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.