Life, 1914-05-21 · page 13 of 52
Life — May 21, 1914 — page 13: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page features a contest announcement with an illustration by Paul Stahr. The unsigned cartoon depicts a nearly naked man performing an exuberant dance or athletic pose in a city street, surrounded by well-dressed pedestrians and automobiles. The contrast between his minimal clothing and the formally dressed onlookers suggests social satire about public decorum or impropriety. The contest invites readers to submit titles in twenty words or less, offering a $500 prize. The image's deliberately ambiguous nature—noted by "This picture has no title"—appears designed to prompt humorous or clever interpretations from readers about the incongruous scene. Without additional historical context, the specific social commentary remains unclear, though the satirical intent is evident.
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(This picture has no title.) 9 For the Best Title to This Picture In Twenty Words or Less LirE Will Pay $500 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 noth- ing but the title, with the name and address of the author in the upper left-hand corner. 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 Thursday, July 2, 1914. The contest will close at noon of that date. Within two weeks from July 4, a check for $300 will be sert to the winner. Announcement of winner will be made in Lire’s issue of July 30. It is not necessary to be a subscriber to Lire in comicbooks.com