Life, 1914-06-11 · page 4 of 44
Life — June 11, 1914 — page 4: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily a **contest advertisement** rather than political satire. Life magazine is running a title-naming contest for the cartoon above, which depicts a caricatured figure (appears to be a business or political figure based on the exaggerated features) being pulled or suspended by strings like a puppet, with a small building below. The satirical point seems to be about **manipulation or control**—the puppet imagery suggests someone is being controlled by unseen forces. However, without identifying the specific figure or historical context, the exact target of criticism remains unclear. The contest itself is the main content: entrants must submit titles under 20 words ending with "I wish to become a regular subscriber," pay five dollars, and can win a year's subscription to Life magazine.
📄 Transcribed text from this page (OCR, searchable)
Machine-transcribed from the original scan — historical spelling and the odd misread are preserved.
. t+ An. 4) 4 _= EL, only to new. subs tion renewed at t | What Is the Best Title for This Picture? CONDITIONS Anyone may compete who has the price. To competitors LIFE will be sent for three months, or as much longer as you may want it, provided you forward the money. The only title which will be considered by the judges comes within 20 words and is as follows: **I wish to become a regular subscriber.”’ All titles must reach this office any day before mid- EA ET night. . The contest opens every morning at nine and closes at five. Within a week after we receive the proper amount i you wil! be getting LIFE. i It is necessary not to be a subscriber in order to | compete. } OR FREE —- 4 One Year Five Dollars A copy of the miniature 4 (Canadian $5.52, Foreign : Life, on receipt of an $6.04) uncancelled 2-cent stamp comicbooks.com