Life, 1912-03-14 · page 25 of 44
Life — March 14, 1912 — page 25: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page announces a **writing contest** rather than presenting a completed cartoon. Life magazine is soliciting reader submissions for the best title to accompany an untitled dramatic illustration showing what appears to be **figures in period costume in a theatrical or classical scene** — possibly depicting a historical or mythological moment. The contest rules are straightforward: submit a title in fifteen words or fewer by March 23rd to win $100. The page also includes **J.B. Kerfoot's book review** of Ellen Key's essay "Love and Ethics," which discusses morality and social criticism. The illustration itself remains mysterious without context — we cannot identify the specific scene or figures depicted, only that it appears serious and staged rather than comedic.
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Conditions of the Contest The title, with sub-title, or in whatever form submitted, must not exceed fifteen words. Manuscripts should be —ad- dressed to The Contest Editor of Lire, 17 West 31st St., New York. Envelopes addressed in any other way will not be considered. All titles submitted must be at ‘Lire office not later than Saturday, March 23rd. The contest will close at noon of that date. Within one week from March 23rd a check for $100 will be sent to the winner. It is not necessary to be a sub- scriber to Lire in order to compete. ‘The contest is open to every one. Only one title from each con- testant will be considered. No manuscript will be returned. The editors of Lire will be the judges. They will award the prize to the title which, in their judg- ment, is the most deserving. Announcement of the winner will be made in Lire’s issue of April 4th—the Easter Number. escapable corollary of our conven- tional system of morality. A. short time ago she published a volume called “Love and Marriage.” It was not re- viewed in this column, because I did not, at the moment, think of any w in which we could get off by ourselves ina corner and discuss it. But it has n widely discussed and bitterly at- tacked—both of which are excellent things to have happen to any work of social criticism. And now Ellen Key has answered her critics in a polemi essay, called “Love and Ethics” (Huebsch). It is a brave book, with but one real objection that can be urged against it. It forces us to think. J.B. Kerfoot. This picture has no title. e For the Best Title to This Picture Life Will Give One Hundred Dollars comicbooks.com