Life, 1914-02-19 · page 39 of 40
Life — February 19, 1914 — page 39: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This is primarily **advertising copy**, not political satire. Life Publishing Company is marketing framed art prints to organizations seeking affordable decoration for clubhouses and meeting spaces. The page showcases five sample prints available for purchase—titles include "Home Ties," "Should Acquaintance Be Forgot," "Arms and the War," "Illusions," and "Lend a Hand." Each costs 50 cents; the central oval portrait appears to be the featured item. The pitch targets members of clubs, lodges, and college fraternities, offering bulk discounts and suggesting they either purchase prints for their organizations or donate them as gifts. A full catalog of "over 150 pictures in miniature" was available for 25 cents in stamps. This reflects early 20th-century consumer culture—Life magazine supplemented journalism revenue by selling decorative merchandise to middle-class social organizations seeking to furnish their headquarters affordably.
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LIFE: Are You a Member of any organization that would like to make its headquarters more attractive? Copr. Life Pub. Co ope Ee PN Cs If so, why not suggest these pleasing prints, in full color, to the chairman of your house com- mittee for club decorations ? Better yet, why not donate a few to the club for the pleasure of your fellow members? LIFE. PRINTS can be framed at small expense. Send 25 cents in stamps for our catalog showing over 150. pic- tures in miniature. Write for our special offer to clubs, lodges and college fraternities. A WARD All pictures sent PREPAID, Ps in color. upon receipt of remittance. es LIFE PUBLISHING COMPANY, 17 West 31st Street, New York comicbooks.com