Life, 1913-02-06 · page 28 of 48
Life — February 6, 1913 — page 28: what you’re looking at
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This page features a **quotation-matching contest** rather than political satire. The main illustration shows a castaway on an island spotting another survivor—a visual setup inviting readers to submit literary quotations that fit the scene. The contest offers $100 for the best quotation (under fifty words) from published works. The secondary cartoon, "Waiting at the Church," depicts a working-class couple in what appears to be a sentimental/comedic domestic scene. The man tells the woman he might marry her someday, but only if she stops her current behavior—a joke about male reluctance to commit, playing on period gender dynamics and class stereotypes. Both images reflect early 20th-century Life magazine's mix of literary contests and humor aimed at middle-class readers, with the second cartoon using the familiar "romance delayed" trope common to the era's popular humor.
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-LIFE: What Quotation Best Fits This Picture ? He believes himself alone on this island, sole survivor of the shipwreck. But as one other person was saved, a surprise awaits him. F For the quotation that best fits this picture, in English verse or prose, from the published works of any well-known writer, Lire 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 clse except the name and address of the contestant in the upper left-hand corner. If this rule is violated the judges reserve the right to debar the contribution. Among quotations of cqual merit preference will be given to the shortest, Manuscripts should be addressed to The Contest 17 West jist clopes addressed in any other way will not be con- ed. a Preference will be given to an answer not submitted by several contestants, but in case more than one person submits the winning quotation the prize will be divided. All answers 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 considered. No manuscript will be returned. ” WAITING AT THE CHURCH | The editors of Lire will be the judges. They will award I MIGHT MARRY YER SOME TIME, MAG, BUT YOU the prize to the quotation which, in their judgment, is the COTTER CUT OUT ALL THAT KIND 0’ BUSINESS WHEN I most deserving. as comicbooks.com