Life, 1912-04-25 · page 14 of 44
Life — April 25, 1912 — page 14: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily a **contest announcement** rather than political satire. Life magazine is running a $100 contest asking readers to submit titles for an untitled illustration. The illustration itself shows a scene at what appears to be castle or fortress ruins. A woman in classical or theatrical dress stands prominently in the center, while a seated figure (possibly wearing period costume) watches. The setting and clothing suggest historical or literary drama. The contest rules are clearly detailed: titles must be brief, submitted to the Life office by May 4, with announcement of the winner in the May 16 issue. Notably, **readers need not be subscribers** to enter. The editors will judge which title is "most deserving." Without knowing the specific historical moment this was published, the image's exact meaning remains unclear—it could reference classical literature, contemporary theater, or contemporary events depicted through historical costume.
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Machine-transcribed from the original scan — historical spelling and the odd misread are preserved.
This picture has no titte 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 but the title, with the name and address of the author in the upper left hand corner. If this rule is violated the iudges reserve the right to debar the contribution. Manuscripts should be add d to The Contest Editor of Lire, 17 West jist Street, New York. Envelopes addressed in any other way will not be considered. All titles submitted must be at Lire office not later than Saturday, May 4. The contest will close at noon of that date. Within one week from May 4 a check for $100 will be sent to the winner. Announcement of winner will be made in Lire’s issue of May 16 Tt 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.