Life — August 21, 1913 — page 4: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# "Are You Romantic?" - Life Magazine Advertisement This page is primarily a **magazine subscription advertisement** rather than political satire. The illustration shows two romantic faces emerging from clouds, accompanying copy promoting Life's upcoming "Romance Number." The ad uses humorous exaggeration typical of Life's satirical style, playfully mocking both romantic sentiment and magazine marketing practices. It mentions the "Guess Again" pages and jokes about the Business Office's overly complicated subscription terms for various countries. The satire targets **mass-market romance publishing itself**—Life is self-consciously promoting sentimental content while simultaneously poking fun at romance magazine conventions and the earnest emotions they exploit. The page includes a secondary note about replacing "News Stand" with a new trade mark by Mr. Cooper, a minor editorial housekeeping matter.