Life, 1913-11-06 · page 6 of 56
Life — November 6, 1913 — page 6: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily **advertising and promotional content** for *Life* magazine subscriptions, not political satire. The top illustration titled "Everybody's Doing It" shows various figures engaged in activities—likely contemporary social trends or fads of the era. Without clearer detail, the specific references are unclear. The main text promotes an upcoming "Dancing Number" issue and encourages subscriptions. The "Do We Dare?" section announces a forthcoming "Proper Number" described as "strictly proper" yet "innovative" and "original"—suggesting *Life*'s characteristic blend of respectability and edgy humor. The bottom cartoon depicts a young man being questioned about dancing, referencing the magazine's apparent focus on dance as a contemporary social phenomenon worth satirizing or celebrating. The page emphasizes subscription rates and a special offer rather than delivering substantive political commentary.
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Machine-transcribed from the original scan — historical spelling and the odd misread are preserved.
“* Everybody’s Domg It” is no excernon. Next week the Dancin Number will burst upon an expectant world. Do We Dare? Do we dare issue a Proper Number? Certainly. The risk, of course, is enormous. But we shall not shirk. Ours not to reason why, ours but to— The Proper Number will be strictly proper. Think of what this means! It is bound to mark an innovation in pertodical literature. Think of how unusual ! And original! Only one obstacle at present intervenes. Can we obtain the material? If you have Sead Five Dollars foe Ove Year ever thought of anything intensely proper (Canadian $5.52. Foreign $6.04.) send it in. aa Used wi, The date of this remarkable number will a ||| le ° “ Young man, are you aware that you are now dancing in the space which has hitherto been occupied by Lire’s justly celebrated special subscription coupon?” SPECIAL OFFER Send One Dellar for Three Months’ Subscription (Canadian $1.13. Foreign $1.26.) (Open only to new names. No renewals at this rate.) comicbooks.com ———