Life, 1912-08-22 · page 4 of 44
Life — August 22, 1912 — page 4: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This is primarily **advertising** rather than satirical editorial content. The page promotes Life magazine's "Homeward Bound Number," scheduled for the following Tuesday, priced at ten cents. The sketch at top shows a sailboat in rough waters, illustrating the "homeward bound" maritime theme. The text uses nautical metaphor to encourage subscriptions, offering three months for one dollar. Two small sections address specific audiences: 1. **"To All Fans"**: References a "Great Base Ball Number" coming in September, the issue after the "Homeward Bound" number, suggesting Life's broad appeal. 2. **"Woodrow Wilson Ahoy!"**: Cryptically references obtaining "your number," coming in September—likely alluding to Wilson administration news or policy, though the specific reference is unclear without additional context. The page is essentially a subscription pitch using topical hooks.
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Machine-transcribed from the original scan — historical spelling and the odd misread are preserved.
ARE You Homeward Bound? Homeward Bound ° Number J eé of Will be on all news-stands and also in the hearts and homes of the American people, next Tuesday. The price of this number, we regret to say, will be as usual, ten cents. Think of practically giving away so much brains! Speaking of this, why not make your home-coming a genuine succ by becoming a regular subscriber ?. Three months for one dollar. Enclosed find One Dollar (Canadian $1.13, Foreign $1.26). Send LIFE for three months to To All Fans ‘That Great Base Ball Number will be the first number in September. It is the one after the Homeward Bound. Woodrow Wilson Ahoy! We:haye got your;number, Ie / LIFE, 17 West 31, N.Y. City is coming in September. Is it Progressive ? Well, rather. / OWE YEAR $5.00. (CANADIAN $5.52, FOREIGN $6.04.) / Open only to new subscribers; no subscription renewed at this rate. This order must come to us direct; not through an agent or dealer.