Life, 1914-02-19 · page 9 of 40
Life — February 19, 1914 — page 9: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page from *Life* magazine features a **contest for readers**, not a political cartoon. The central image shows an interior scene with several people in formal dress gathered around a seated woman who appears to be speaking. The contest asks readers to caption the image: "What Has She Just Said?" The winner will receive $200, with entries due by March 14. Contest rules specify submissions must be titled, under twenty words, and addressed to the Contest Editor at Life's New York offices. This was a popular early 20th-century magazine feature—essentially a captioning contest where readers created humorous dialogue or statements for the unnamed woman in the scene. It's an interactive puzzle rather than editorial commentary.
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What Has She Just Said > For the Best Answer to This Question Life Will Give Two Hundred Dollars Conditions of the Contest The title, with sub-title, or in whatever form sub- mitted, must not exceed twenty words. The paper upon which the title is sent should contain nothing but the title, with the name and address of the author in the upper left hand corner. If this rule is violated the judges reserve the right to debar the contribution. Manuscripts should be addressed to The Contest Editor of Lire, 17 West 31st Street, New York. Envelopes addressed in any other way will not be considered, All titles submitted must be at Lire office not later than Saturday, March 14. The contest will close at noon of that date. Within one week from March 14 check for $200 will be sent to the winner. Announcement of winner will be made in Lire’s Easter Number, the issue of April 2. It is not necessary to be a subscriber to Lire in order to compete. The contest is open to every one. Only one title from each contestant will be con- sidered. No manuscript will be returned. The editors of Lire will be the judges. They will award the prize to the title which, in their judgment, is the most deserving. comicbooks.com