Life, 1913-02-13 · page 26 of 44
Life — February 13, 1913 — page 26: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page features a **quotation-matching contest** from Life magazine. The top illustration shows a man alone on an island after a shipwreck, unaware that another survivor exists nearby—setting up an ironic "surprise" scenario. Readers were invited to submit famous quotations (under 50 words) from published authors that best fit this picture, with a $100 prize for the winning entry. The contest had strict submission rules: entries had to include only the quotation, contestant's name and address on the upper left corner; envelopes addressed elsewhere would be disqualified. The bottom illustration—labeled "Historic Note"—depicts a primitive man plowing earth with a stick, captioned with that exact phrase. This appears to be a humorous reference showing humanity's progress from rudimentary tools to modern civilization, perhaps hinting at thematic contrast with the island survival scenario above. This was typical early-20th-century magazine content: interactive contests encouraging reader participation and literary engagement.
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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 For the quotation that best fits this picture, in English verse or prose, from the published works of any well-known writer, Lure will give Stoo. 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 contestant ir 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 Editor of Lavy 17 West 3ist St, New Y Envelopes addressed in any other way will not be con- sidered. 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 Febr y 15 a check for $100 will be sent to the winner, Announcement of winner will be made in Lirr’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. The editors of Lire will be the judges. They will ard the prize to the quotation which, in their judgment, is the most deserving. “ PRIMITIVE MAN PLOWED THE EARTIC WITH A RUDE STICK” HISTORIC NOTE ‘> ee Ee SE ea ee a comicbooks.com