Life, 1913-11-13 · page 4 of 40
Life — November 13, 1913 — page 4: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page announces the next issue will be an "Army Number" (Tuesday, Nov. 18, 1913). The decorative illustrations show military and patriotic figures arranged around the announcement, including what appear to be soldiers and Liberty-style figures carrying military equipment. The bottom section titled "OBEY THAT IMPULSE" likely contains satirical commentary, though the specific text is too small to read clearly in this image. A photograph labeled "Veterans" shows what appears to be elderly military veterans, with accompanying text suggesting this was a nostalgic or commemorative feature about aging soldiers. The page reflects Life's typical mix of political satire, military-themed humor, and subscription promotion during the pre-World War I period when American military readiness was becoming an increasingly debated public issue.
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The Next Issue of L ife Is the ARMY NUMBER Tuesday, Nov. 18, Coming Proper Number. Do we dare? Is this safe? These, and other questions, will naturally occur to the in- credulous reader. But we are firmly re- solved to issue this number as soon as possible, no matter what are the conse- quences. “Veterans ’” Navy Number. This will follow immediately after the Army Number. We're Still Holding Out . This space is where th co:pon was. It was supposed to be an Near-Humorous Number, Almost funny. Our Humorous dncentiee to people soko wished to subscribe regulary, and thereby ff Ni be giv . is is place themselves on a permanently cheerful basis. They filled Number ae to be given up. This is the in ond sent the proper'amount. We Ae Rear cer! tha just as nearest thing to it. mans people can be induced to subscribe without it. Hence the . a handsome picture, " Veterans”. shown immediately above (much Christmas Annual. Coming on the second of December. larger and printed in colors on heavy paper, ready for framing) wenty-five cents a copy. is sent as a premium on every yearly subscription. Send Five Dollars for One Year (Canadian $5.52. Foreign $6.04.) SPECIAL OFFER OBEY THAT IMPULSE Send One Dollar for Three Months’ Subscription (Canadian $1.13. Foreign $1.26.) (Open only to new names. No renewals at this rate.) comicbooks.com