Life, 1913-05-15 · page 4 of 52
Life — May 15, 1913 — page 4: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page announces upcoming content through three satirical cartoon figures. The top left shows a winged figure with a suitcase—likely representing a traveling correspondent or reporter. The central text poses "Do You Turkey or Globe-Trot?"—a playful question about whether readers prefer staying home or traveling internationally. The right figure appears to be a globe-trotter character in patterned clothing. The bottom figure shows someone bundled in furs on a chair. The "Life's Harmless Number," "Pro-Suffrage Number," and "Humorous Number" sections announce special upcoming issues. The suffrage reference indicates this is from the women's voting rights era (pre-1920). The page essentially teases readers with promises of diverse, entertaining upcoming content across travel, politics, and humor.
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Do You Turkey or Globe- Trot ? It matters little. The Globe-Trotter’s Number of LIFE, due next week, will explain everything. TEN CENTS ALL NEWS-STANDS, EVERY TUESDAY Dollar (Ca- nadian $1.13, Life’s Harmless Number 4 sed Piva he Will soon be on its innocuous way toward the American people. three months to This great number will contain absolutely nothing which could possibly offend anybody. Life's Pro-Suffrage Number An opportunity for all Suffragists to present their side. Contributions are welcome. Accepted material will be paid for at usual rates. Life’s Humorous Number We regret to state, is as far away as ever. But Open only to new subscribers: no subscription next week we shall publish something humorous, to us direct ; not through an agent or dealer. 8 just to get you used to the idea. LIFE, 17 West 31, New York ONE YEAR $5.00 (CANADIAN $5.52 FOREIGN $6.04) OBEY THAT IMPULSE comicbooks.com