Life, 1914-12-03 · page 72 of 92
Life — December 3, 1914 — page 72: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This is primarily a **Christmas advertisement** for Life Publishing Company's color prints, not political satire. The page showcases six humorous illustrated prints available for purchase at 25 cents each. The cartoons depict everyday comedic situations with captions explaining the humor: - "Another Great Discovery" and "Keep Your Eye on the Ball" appear to show domestic or social mishaps - "All's Well That Ends Well" features a dog - "Target Practice" shows someone at work - "Time to Cast Off" includes a subtitle "(Why sea-captains go mad)," suggesting maritime-related frustration - "Who Did That?" and "How the Rumor Started" involve domestic chaos and gossip The humor is gentle, situational comedy typical of early 20th-century Life magazine—no sharp political commentary or caricature of identifiable figures. The advertisement simply encourages readers to purchase these prints as Christmas gifts, emphasizing their quality ("fine plate-marked Bristol board").
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AAMCE f LIFERR UK Copr. Life Pub. Co. Copr. Life Pub. Co. r a hacindacaendiatiet rere. Keep Your Eye on the Ball Life Prints in Color Make A Merry Xmas Think of a friend who may enjoy owning a few of these clever prints. Printed on fine plate-marked Bristol (All in the day's work) board, size 12x16 inches. Copr. Life Pub. Co. Price 25 cents each. Send $1.50 for any six. Shipped prepaid on receipt of remittance. LIFE PUBLISHING COMPANY 17 West 31st Street | New York (Why sea-captains go mad) Who Did That ? (See the culprit) Copr. Life Pub. Co. How the Rumor Started (“And all who told it added something new, And all who heard it made enlargements, too™.) comicbooks.com