Life — February 5, 1914 — page 1: what you’re looking at

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# "Come Out, Consarn Ye" This Life magazine cover from February 5, 1914 depicts a figure in winter clothing calling out to someone or something hidden in a snowy, forested setting. The caption "Come Out, Consarn Ye" (dialectal for "confound you") suggests coaxing someone reluctant to emerge. The image likely references a contemporary political or social figure reluctant to take public action or make a statement. The winter setting and frontier-style language ("consarn") add rustic, colloquial humor typical of Life's satirical commentary. The photographer credit reads "Victor C. Anderson." Without additional context from the magazine's contents, the specific political reference remains unclear, though the tone suggests mockery of someone avoiding public scrutiny or responsibility during early 1914.