Life, 1913-01-23 · page 19 of 40
Life — January 23, 1913 — page 19: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page features a **reader-participation contest** rather than editorial satire. The main illustration shows a man on a beach believing himself the sole shipwreck survivor—until he discovers another person nearby, creating an ironic twist. Life magazine invited readers to submit literary quotations (under 50 words, from published works) that best fit this picture. The winning entry would receive $100—a substantial prize for the era. The contest rules are strictly specified: submissions must include only the quotation and author's name/address, be mailed to Life's office by February 15, with winners announced in the March 6 Easter issue. Below the contest text appears an unrelated illustration captioned "Why the Moon Changes," showing figures with progressively larger moon discs—likely a humorous scientific explanation or children's educational feature common to Life's diverse content.
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L, —: Se free other person was § What Quotation Best Fits This Picture ? He believes himself alone on this island, sole survivor of the shipwreck. ved, a surprise awaits him. But as one For the quotation that best fits this picture, in English verse or prose, from the pub- lished works of any well-known writer, LIFE will give $100. The quotation must not exceed fifty words, and all answers must comply with the following conditions: Conditions of the Contest ‘The paper upon which the quotation is sent should contain nothing else except 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 quotations of equal merit preference will be given to the shortest. Manuscripts should be addressed to The Contest Editor of Lire, 17 West jist St., New York. Envelopes addressed in any other way will not be considered, Preference will be given to an answer not submitted by several contestants, but in case more than one per- son submits the winning quotation the prize will be divided. All titles submitted must be at Lire office not later than Saturday, February 15. The contest will close at noon of that date. Within one week from February 15 a check for $100 will be sent to the winner. Announcement of winner will be made in Lire’s issue of March 6—the Easter Number. It is not necessary to be a subscriber to Lire in order to compete. ‘The contest is open to every one. Only one answer 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 quotation which, in their judg- ment, is the most deserving. WHY THE MOON CHANGES comicbooks.com