Life — December 18, 1913 — page 4: what you’re looking at

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# Life Magazine Page 1096 - Analysis This page features comedic sketches of a man's changing reactions to receiving a "Proper Number" issue of Life magazine. The four cartoon panels show him progressing from skepticism ("Well") to curiosity about what Life plans as their special issue, then to approval of the concept, and finally to enthusiasm ("Eh? Really Proper! Impossible!"). The "Coming" section announces upcoming special issues, including a "Humorous Number" (April 16) described as the first such issue "in this country." It also humorously notes that a "Railroad Number" and "1950 Number" may never materialize due to changing times. The bottom features a subscription advertisement showing a vintage photograph labeled "VETERANS," offering Life subscriptions for five dollars.