Life, 1913-04-03 · page 19 of 52
Life — April 3, 1913 — page 19: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page features a **quotation-matching contest** rather than a cartoon with political commentary. The main image shows two figures in dark clothing in what appears to be a dramatic or tense scene—possibly depicting conflict or confrontation near a stone wall. Readers were invited to submit literary quotations (under 50 words) from published writers that they believed best captured this picture's mood or narrative. The $100 prize incentivized engagement with classic literature. The small illustration at bottom right, captioned "A Preponderance of Evidence," appears to show someone presenting information to authority figures—likely a light joke about the contest's judging process. This was typical of *Life* magazine's interactive content: combining visual imagery with literary knowledge to engage educated readers while promoting familiarity with canonical works.
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*-LIFE- What Quotation Best Fits This Picture? 7 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 but the quotation and its author's name, with 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 Editor of Lar 17 West 31st St., New York. 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 April 19. The contest will close at noon of that Within one week from April 19 a check for $100 will be sent to the winner. Announcement of winner will be made in Lirr’s issue of May 1, It is not necessary to be a subscriber to Lirx in order to compete. The contest is open to every one. Only one answer from each contestant will be considere No manuscript will be returned. The editors of Lire will be the judges. They will award the prize to the quotation which, in their judgment, is the most deserving. A PREPONDERANCE OF EVIDENCE comicbooks.com