Life, 1914-12-24 · page 39 of 40
Life — December 24, 1914 — page 39: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This is primarily a **Christmas gift advertisement** for Life Publishing Company's colored prints rather than political satire. The page promotes humorous prints priced at 25 cents each, designed as affordable holiday gifts. The six captioned cartoons illustrate gentle domestic and social humor typical of early 20th-century Life magazine: - **"Another Great Discovery"** and **"Target Practice"**: appear to show domestic scenarios - **"Keep Your Eye on the Ball"**: depicts someone golfing with a small animal - **"All's Well That Ends Well"**: shows a dog - **"Time to Cast Off"**: captioned about sea-captains going mad - **"Who Did That?"** and **"How the Rumor Started"**: illustrate mischief and gossip themes The humor is situational rather than political—aimed at middle-class readers seeking inexpensive, relatable cartoon prints for gift-giving. The page reflects the magazine's role as both satirical publication and commercial entertainment vehicle.
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— ~ Target Practice (Allin the day's work) Time to Cast Off (Why sea-captains go mad) Copr. Life Pub, Co. 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 board, size 12x 16 inches. Price 25 cents each. Send $1.50 for any six. Shipped prepaid on receipt of remittance. LIFE PUBLISHING COMPANY 17 West 3lst Street | New York PETER J. CAREY, PRINTER All's Well That Ends Well Copr. Life Pub. Co. ‘Cine ss Who Did That? (See the culprit) How the Rumor Started (“And all who told it added something new, And all who heard it made enlargements, too.)