Life, 1912-10-31 · page 26 of 44
Life — October 31, 1912 — page 26: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This is a **contest page**, not a political cartoon. Life magazine presents an untitled illustration and invites readers to submit the best caption in twenty words or fewer for a $100 prize. The image depicts what appears to be a **wedding ceremony** in a church or cathedral setting. A priest or clergyman in white robes stands elevated, conducting a service for a young couple (groom in dark suit, bride in white dress with veil). Well-dressed wedding guests surround them, and palm fronds suggest a tropical or warm-climate location. The satire likely hinges on something **incongruous or unexpected** about this wedding scene—though the specific joke is unclear without the intended caption. Readers were challenged to identify the humorous contradiction or surprising element the artist embedded in the illustration. The contest closes November 11, with winners announced in the December Christmas issue.
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This picture has no title, What Has Happened ? 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 twenty words. ‘The paper upon which it is sent should contain nothing else ex- cept 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. Among titles of equal merit preference will be given to the shortest. Manuscripts should be addressed to The Contest Editor of Lat 17 West 2ist 8t.. New York. Envelopes addressed in any other way will not be considered. Preference will be given to a title not submitted by several contestants, but in case submits the winning title the prize will be divided. All titles submitted must b Lire office not later than Monday, November 11. The contest will close at noon of that date, Within one week from November 11 acheck for $100 will be sent to the winner. Announcement of winner will be made in Lire’s issue of December 5—the Christmas Number. 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. ¢ than one person comicbooks.com